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Requiring money market fund advisers to hold capital to support their money market funds would fundamentally change the nature of these funds, according to a new study by the Investment Company Institute released today.

A new social media research report from kasina places iShares, Vanguard, Putnam, Russell Investments, and OppenheimerFunds as the Top 5 social media leaders in asset management.

State Street Global Advisors has appointed Michael Spellman as regional sales director, global cash, reporting to Barry F.X. Smith, senior managing director and global head of SSgA’s cash business.

There are a growing number of advisor-focused "value-added programs" that fund firms are using to attract top producing and other advisors to sell their wares to investors.

On YouTube, puppet shows are fine for consumers, but to appeal to businesses many banks are taking a more serious tone and putting their own clients in the spotlight.

"Unless the facts are diametrically different from what we've heard, there is no risk from this [$2 billion] loss to depositors or to taxpayers," Rep. Spencer Bachus said. "They remain a very profitable, viable institution."

Sallie Larsen will ensure that LPL remains an engaging workplace for its staff and professionals, including those who recruit advisors to the independent broker-dealer.

On May 17, 2012, Denver-based UAT Inc., a financial services technology firm specializing in the externally managed and sub-advised industry, has hired Ken Paieski as a partner.

There are a growing number of advisor-focused "value-added programs" that fund firms are using to lure top producing and other advisors to sell their wares to investors.

Bank of the West Wealth Management has hired Scott Cripps to oversee the group’s fiduciary responsibilities to affluent and high-net-worth clients.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed another 33.45 points to finish at 12,598.55 Wednesday while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lost 19.72 points and 5.86 points, respectively.

On May 16, 2012, a new study reveals that financial advisors are shunning traditional diversification and portfolio construction for sexier alternative investment strategies.

On May 16, 2012, institutional investors say they're increasingly turning to exchange-traded funds for their investment needs, according to a new Greenwich Associates study.

On May 16, 2012, State Street Global Advisors appointed Michael Spellman as regional sales director, global cash, reporting to Barry F.X. Smith, senior managing director and global head of SSgA’s cash business.

On May 16, 2012, a social media research report from kasina places iShares, Vanguard, Putnam, Russell Investments, and OppenheimerFunds as the Top 5 social media leaders in asset management.

Have advisors found a way to beat the system and achieve better search engine rankings?

On May 16, 2012, a new ICI stoidy said requiring money market fund advisers to hold capital to support their money market funds would fundamentally change the nature of these funds.

Advisors know the days of buy-and-hold investors with 60/40 portfolio allocations are over. But if a 60/40 allocation is no longer relevant, what is the right mix?

For the week ended May 9, investors pulled an estimated $2.41 billion from U.S. stock mutual funds. Since the beginning of the year, the funds have lost more than $34 billion in outflows.

Raymond James this week said financial advisors John Nice, Brian Trujillo, Steven Ringquist and Bradley Trujillo, collectively working as The Nice Group, have joined the firm’s office in Denver.