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New research shows that asset managers are increasing their sales forces and wholesaler compensation to keep pace with increased advisor demand.

Special report card: See the colleges, universities and other institutions training new planners.

BlackRock, the world’s largest provider of ETFs, said the products acted as “shock absorbers” after Bill Gross’s unexpected exit last month from Pimco.

Contributing appreciated holdings to charity can be a tax-efficient strategy.

An extension in the tax break for qualified charitable distributions may come too late for hesitant donors.

An extension in the tax break for qualified charitable distributions may come too late for hesitant donors.

An extension in the tax break for qualified charitable distributions may come too late for hesitant donors.

How many frustrated family members are going to take aging clients' assets away from your management because you don't know how to protect a vulnerable client?

The most recent update to the ICI's framework for Financial Intermediary Controls and Compliance Assessment Engagements (FICCA) contains several noteworthy improvements.

The SEC has moved ahead with rules mandating that many advisors implement policies and procedures to help shield their clients' information from scammers.

Pimco seeking to stem redemptions after its co-founder Bill Gross left unexpectedly, was dropped as manager of a $6.16 billion strategy offered by a unit of Prudential Financial.

You need professional liability insurance even if you don't make any mistakes.

BlackRock Inc., the world’s biggest money manager, cut fees on certain share classes of three fixed- income funds as the departure of Bill Gross from Pimco is sending billions of dollars to competing firms.

Janus Capital is making waves in 2014 as it tries to climb toward the top of the asset management industry mountain.

Strong details and carefully executed plans make for a positive transition.

Women can make the fund provider industry a better place to work said a trio of powerhouse exec-utives at Money Management Executive's Women Reshaping the Fund Provider Industry roundtable.

Fending off cyber intrusions is becoming a cost of doing business, but when advisors find that their practice has been breached, they need to follow a plan for assessing the damage.

Financial institutions need to take preventive steps to avoid financial losses and the exploitation of their elderly clients. Are you prepared?