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According to a survey of advisors, the answer is yes, but in other asset classes, there is no clear-cut leader.

The Hedge Fund Association said it is adamantly opposed to the establishment of a self-regulatory organization for hedge funds, which the Government Accountability Office is currently investigating under the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Build America Bonds have entered a world of their own.

Fund managers are moving to get independent values on over-the-counter derivatives, rather than relying on their broker-dealers.

Dan Martino, manager of the T. Rowe Price Media and Telecommunications Fund, has two big advantages over competing fund managers.

While 90% of wealthy business owners give to charity, only one-fourth of entrepreneurs say their financial advisor helps them plan for it.

Grail Partners’ chairman likens the future role of ETFs to the advent of personal computers.

It's difficult to overestimate the cost of hiring wrong. According to Top Grading by Dr. Bradford Smart, the average cost for a bad hire, earning between $50,000 and $100,000, is $80,000. While, there is no foolproof method that guarantees consistently good hires, here are some tips to maximize the chances of success.

First investment banks developed tools to act like hedge funds. Now their risk strategies are spreading to traditional money management.

Ultra-wealthy investors, with their $25 million in household net worth, might be a tempting lure for advisors who want their business. But any professional money manager who wants them as clients has to sharpen his or her knowledge about alternative investments.