Vanguard

Like selling a car, asset managers can list their products’ specifications, but that isn’t always enough.

Candidates need to demonstrate how they have improved their firm's marketing, technology or operations.

The new data will allow retail investors to better compare active and passive funds.

The money manager is also offering pension and 401(k) plans that exclude firearms from employee retirement programs.

After the digital advice firm reportedly saw its valuation drop $200 million, industry executives ask if independent robo advisors are on borrowed time.

The new location will initially have 200 employees, most of which will be in areas like technology and wealth management.

Quality is a nebulous assessment and can change over the years — remember Sears? — but appears to portend outperformance using most companies’ measures.

The bank’s asset management unit has approached ETF Securities and Global X in an effort to expand its lineup.

Engagement with companies beyond the firearms industry is a better solution, Calvert Research says.

Rapidly shifting economic conditions, a new tax law and fee pressure are among the challenges in the year ahead.