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The big leadership issues facing executives in the asset management industry have multiplied in just a year, one reason why attendees at the upcoming NICSA Strategic Leadership Forum in Hollywood, Fla., might be hard-pressed to agree on a common concern.

Net new AUM is a "high-quality reality check," said Paul West of Carson Wealth Management.

Julius Baer Group is advising clients to switch out of Swiss franc cash accounts, saying it will refrain for now from emulating competitors by imposing new fees on such deposits.

Many non-working spouses are allowed to have an IRA but fail to open this type of account; Plus, suggestions from experts on fixing Social Security.

Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo said asset managers could pose potential risks in a future crisis if they are forced into fire sales, and said new regulations might be warranted to promote stability.

High-yield funds are losing cash, yet still earning a profit. For clients willing to take on extra risk, here are the 10 largest funds in this category, along with performance metrics for each.

High-yield funds are losing cash, yet still earning a profit. For clients willing to take on extra risk, here are the 10 largest funds in this category, along with performance metrics for each.

As e-readers have become more popular, publishing technology is now simpler, as well. Here's how to use an e-book to boost your credibility.

Restructuring a client’s investments to maximize their after-tax payoff can yield a small fortune. Start with these steps.

For high-net-worth clients whose estates top the federal exemption, smart planning matters as much as ever. Here are a few strategies advisors may find rewarding.

Recruiters see a banner year for advisor moves, likening the landscape to a seller's market.

An inside look at the ETF business of a Morgan Stanley advisor turned asset manager.

Recruiting activity will intensify as seven-year contracts begin to expire. Is now the time to cut a deal? Headhunters weigh in.

Couples should "practice being retired," taking long vacations and spending more time together -- but not too close to the kids.

Aiming at a new professional certification, the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard published a draft of best practices for fiduciaries, seeking to help investors distinguish between "product sellers and advice givers."

Now more than ever, all asset managers face a challenging and rapidly evolving environment that poses both risk and opportunity in technology as we look toward the end of this decade.

Franklin Resources, manager of the Franklin and Templeton mutual funds, said fiscal first-quarter profit fell 6.2% as investors pulled money from the firm’s best-known global bond funds.

Despite the U.S. economy’s slower-than-expected fourth quarter, Amazon stocks see surprising progress after two straight quarterly losses.

Large data pulls required in stepped-up SEC exam are not related to ongoing troubles at Girard parent RCS Capital or American Realty Capital, CEO says.

If financial firms are serious about incorporating gender and ethnic diversity into their leadership teams, they need to encourage women to apply for promotions and implement more flexible work schedules.