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Fidelity Investments’ RIA custodian business has announced a new tool, Technology Investment Evaluator, to help advisers run their businesses more efficiently.

The Securities and Exchange Commission this week said it’s in the early stages of a major examination into the operations of hedge fund companies and investment banks that engage in high-frequency trading.

Fair value is of particular importance amid the heightened market volatility, according to a new report from Interactive Data Corp. This is particularly true of international equities, the firm said, basing its findings on a survey of fund companies.

Recent market calamities will continue to put a damper on asset growth and margins, as investors are likely to continue to embrace more conservative, lower-fee investment choices, Kasina predicts.

At a time when jobs are hard to find and raises are paltry, employers are looking to their 401(k) plans to better serve their workers. And, according to Charles Schwab, many employers are adding plan features to drive participation and savings.

As managing director for global product management for U.S. financial institutions at BNY Mellon, Jim Cecere is in a unique position to see developing trends in the asset management industry. Particularly in light of recent market volatility and dramatically changed investor risk appetite in the wake of the recession, Money Management Executive Editor Lee Barney spoke with Cecere about new product trends.

Fidelity Investments’ RIA custodian business has announced a new tool, Technology Investment Evaluator, to help advisors run their businesses more efficiently.

Most analysts and economists believe the Federal Reserve Board is practically compelled to do something to help boost the economy when it meets later this month. If and when the Fed makes a move, it will likely have a negative impact on bond funds.

Genworth Financial Wealth Management appointed former Citibank and Charles Schwab executive Myra Rothfeld as its chief marketing officer.

Fair value is of particular importance amid the heightened market volatility, according to a new report from Interactive Data Corp. This is particularly true of international equities, the firm said, basing its findings on a survey of fund companies.