Editorial Staff

Aside from being some of the strongest overall industry performers, many have helped their peers thrive in a business in which they are a clear minority.

Compensation levels rose approximately 7% last year despite mounting industry challenges.

Rapidly shifting economic conditions, a new tax law and the preponderance of low-cost passive products are just some of the obstacles in the year ahead.

Cloud-based platforms may pose a disruptive threat to asset managers and custodians offering fixed-income products.

The proliferation of smart beta and increased AUM are among the forecasts by industry experts.

Dec. 18: The proposed active offerings are set to debut in February.

Dec. 11: Asset management experts say these topics will be key drivers in 2018.

Dec. 4: The asset management and wealth management space posted 35 deals worth $2.4 billion in total activity in the third quarter.

Nov. 27: Product shelves are changing as issuers modify their pitch to planners in the wake of the fiduciary rule and wane of traditional wholesaling.

Nov. 20: Security, ease of workflow and the ability to work across platforms are key features RIAs demand.

Nov. 13: Planners behind the curve may lose out on productivity and quality of service offered to clients.

Nov. 6: Platforms like FundKeeper are aimed at helping retirement account advisors comply with the DoL’s fiduciary rule.

Oct. 30: After experiencing two major bear markets, younger generations are demanding products that are easy to understand and offer transparency.

Oct. 23: The custodian plans to offer advisors and retail investors access to 296 commission-free ETFs.

Oct. 16: Analysts say new products filling the void may reverse the trend.

Oct. 9: High distribution cost is just one obstacle managers face when delivering on innovation, says Flat Rock CEO Robert Grunewald.

Oct. 2: Honorees in NICSA's NOVA Awards are recognized for their attention to cost reduction and implementation of smarter technology.

Sept. 25: Changes the DoL regulation has inspired — particularly in the mutual fund industry — are moving ahead, albeit slowly.

Retirees who are considering investing in an immediate annuity can make sure they get a competitive quote by consulting the annuity payment calculator at immediateannuity.com.

Retirees can consider a Roth IRA if they want to leave assets that would not be taxed once inherited.