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When the European Markets in Financial Services Directive was adopted three years ago, fund managers appeared content. After all, more competition in markets would mean their broker-dealers would get a "better deal" for their firms and their clients.
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Is perception reality? A balance sheet or a SEC filing snapshot says it is.
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NEW YORK-Even as the residential housing and mortgage markets remain fragile, with housing starts and sales faltering-many money managers believe commercial real estate is headed for a worldwide boom.
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Soon, fund managers and investment advisors are going to have to worry about how federal agencies interpret the fiduciary standard that will govern the advice they give to clients, now that President Obama has signed Wall Street reform legislation.
July 26 -
Van Eck Global Friday launched the Market Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF, trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker EMLC. The fund closed at $25.45 for the day.
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For as much press as the recent financial reform bill has received, the majority of financial advisers apparently are unaware of its importance on their business and clients.
July 26 - Money Management Executive
Matters being put up for votes at shareholder meetings may follow the path proposed by XBRL US and others on corporate action notices.
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BlackRock is promoting its first U.S. gold mutual fund, the BlackRock World Gold Fund, aimed at both retail and institutional investors. The fund is managed by gold and natural resources specialists Evy Hambro and Catherine Row.
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Even as Build America Bonds continue to transform municipal finance, one thing stays constant: hedging a portfolio of muni securities remains very difficult.
July 23