DLJ Direct, the online brokerage subsidiary of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, has agreed to form a joint venture with Sumitomo Bank and Internet Initiative Japan to create DLJ direct Japan, DLJ Direct announced. DLJ direct Japan will be an online discount brokerage offering securities trading, investment trust and money market funds to Japanese investors. It is expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 1999. It will initially offer investors access to Japanese equities, investment trusts and money market funds. In the future, Japanese investors will be offered access to U.S. securities.
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The U.S. House bill aimed at protecting investors 65 or older or those who have a mental or physical impairment from fraud, has bipartisan support.
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Subscribers can stay up to date on key industry issues while earning one hour of continuing education credit toward maintaining professional certification.
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Financial therapy helps people analyze thoughts, feelings and limiting beliefs surrounding money. Therapists shared what they want advisors to know about approaching client relationships.
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Although low-cost ETFs remain the most common component of model portfolios built by BlackRock and other third parties, private credit, equity and other alternatives are gaining ground.
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Whether advisors choose individual stocks or not, the SEC's proposal to allow semiannual reporting rather than quarterly could impact clients' portfolios.
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The deal between Edward Jones and Quicken is expected to appeal to next-generation clients as they begin accumulating wealth.
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