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On June 26, 2012, Manning & Napier has rolled out a suite of 10 actively managed target date funds which will invest in a variety of exchange-traded funds.

On June 26, 2012, State Street Global Advisors today released its mid-year exchange-trade fund report, dubbed 2012 ETF & Investment Outlook: Sinking or Swimming?

On June 26, 2012, The Aquila Group of Funds has hired Peter Warren as Regional Sales Manager covering the Northeast.

On June 26, 2012, Citi today said it has been awarded a contract renewal of its fund services to Victory Capital Management and to the Victory Funds.

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On June 26, 2012, Putnam Investments today unveiled a trio of new hires in the defined contribution investment-only and DC advisor-sold channels.

On June 26, 2012, United Technologies Corporation has taken the retirement income plunge with the launch of the Lifetime Income Strategy, a customized age-based default investment option designed by AllianceBernstein.

Nine out of 10 independent registered investment advisors say their roster of clients has increased or remained steady in the past 12 months and that has them looking to add staff in the year ahead to sustain that growth.

John Hancock has beat out Fidelity Investments and ING for bragging rights as defined contribution investment-only manager top dog, according to a study by Cogent Research.

The T. Rowe Price Personal App for iPhone and iPod touch provides investors the opportunity to manage their accounts and view fund information on the go.