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A mutual fund prospectus says its manager has more than ten years of experience. The manager has achieved a 10% average annual return, it also says.

In the span of 12 months, the Active Bear Exchange-Traded Fund (HDGE) has become a wirehouse darling.

In the first six months of 2012 the bank handled 242 issues and $26.1 billion in par value, giving it a 13.6% share of the new issue municipal bond market by par value.

Though bank deals have risen in Texas because of its robust economy and in California because of abundant capital, small Kansas banks are partnering because they worry about their viability as little guys.

Bill Gross’ $260.9 billion Pimco Total Return Fund (PTTRX) saw inflows of some $1.36 billion last month, bringing the fund’s assets to $5.9 billion through June 30, Dow Jones reports, citing data from Morningstar Inc.

In the span of 12 months, the Active Bear Exchange-Traded Fund (HDGE) has become a wirehouse darling.

A mutual fund prospectus says its manager has more than ten years of experience. The manager has achieved a 10% average annual return, it also says.

The Dow Jones Industrial lost 8.70 points Monday to close at 12,871.39 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 3.35 points and 16.18 points, respectively.

On July 2, 2012, Durango, CO-based Swan Capital management making its foray into the mutual fund space with the debut of its maiden fund, dubbed the Swan Defined Risk Fund, according to a Securities and Exchange filing.

The Women Advisors Forum returned to Chicago on June 12 for the fourth event this year. The day included popular sessions on preparing clients for decumulation in retirement, how to effectively use social media and success secrets from multi-million dollar financial advisors. There were also new sessions on acquiring practices, marketing through video and targeting younger generations. Check out these photos for some of the day's highlights, and mark your calendars for upcoming Women Advisors Forum events on Oct. 30 in Boston and Nov. 15 in Newport Beach, Calif.

On July 2, 2012, Think the deadline for nominating your favorite InNOVAtor has come and gone? Well, think again.

On July 2, 2012, Denver-based Janus Capital International has opened an office in Paris, its sixth office in Europe, Investment Europe reports.

Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., has hired William M. Gillen to the position of vice president, Business Development, responsible for enhancing EVIC's presence in the marketplace and overall marketing efforts.

Wealth managers and financial advisors are using the iPad more than professionals in any other industry. Here’s a closer look at how and why. Also see: 11 Essential Tech Tools for Advisors 10 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Financial Advisors 10 Online Tools Advisors Can’t Live Without 10 Critical Social Media Tips for Advisors

Large arbitration cases of $10 million or more can now create new processes to fit a case and go around certain established rules under a new pilot program launched today by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA.

Advisors who provide services to defined contribution plan sponsors can boost client loyalty through greater plan support and oversight, according to a study by Cogent Research.

Higher operating costs, increases in employee compensation and losses in equity markets took their toll on the regulator’s books.

On July 2, 2012, PIMCO has teamed up with Source UK Services Ltd. to launch an exchange-traded fund to bet on the German government bond market.

The Chicago-based company announced Monday it added a pair of experienced advisors from UBS. The team is the sixth HighTower has added this year.

Charles Schwab yesterday rolled out the first version of the new Schwab Advisor Center app for the iPhone for independent investment advisors who custody assets with Schwab Advisor Services.