Practice

The first criminal trial involving muni market executives accused of bid-rigging is scheduled to begin next week in a federal court in New York City, unless they enter into plea agreements.

In a partnership with the micro-blogging platform Twitter, Dataminr said it has developed and is launching “an early warning system” for traders, based on tweets.

The one-size-fits-all approach to advice and investing won’t work, says John Anderson, head of practice management solutions at SEI Advisor Network. The real question isn’t whether clients will change, but rather whether your business will change.

Marketing expert Marie Swift says establishing and continually increasing credibility is essential for today’s financial advisors. Here are some tips to help build your reputation and increase your buzz factor.

Americans held $4.5 trillion in all employer-based DC retirement plans on December 31, 2011, of which $3.1 trillion was held in 401(k) plans, according to data from the Investment Company Institute.

Facebook, preparing what would be Silicon Valley's largest IPO, has picked Nasdaq over the New York Stock Exchange for its listing.

This week, IRA expert Ed Slott answers questions about Roth IRA conversions and early distribution penalties.

Even though retirement portfolios have nearly recovered from the financial crisis, investors have not, say financial advisors in a recent survey.

Transamerica Retirement Services has promoted Chad Brown to division vice president for the company’s southern region.

After taking public comment, CFP Board announced new changes to its rules and procedures in three areas, including the way it handles bankruptcies among certificants and applicants.