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More Americans plan to get their finances in order in 2011 while the global economic recovery continues to shake out, Fidelity survey says.

Advisors can also get CFP continuing education credits for their efforts.

Hedge fund managers found it a little easier to hang out their own shingles in the third quarter.

Deutsche Bank launched two ETFs for values based investors this week. Both will directly invest in a portfolio of securities, rather than rely on swaps, or “synthetic” index replication.

Community banks’ investment programs booked a modest improvement in the third quarter.

Equity funds lost $1.4 billion, while bonds had outflows of $1.66 billion.

Start-ups are benefitting from stronger industry inflows and increasing investor tolerance for risk.

The fourth quarter delivered the highest deal volume since 2007, said the accounting firm, which added that financial sponsor-backed offerings continue to drive IPO volume. Led by China, Non-U.S. issuers contributed 49% of quarterly IPO activity.

Right or wrong, rumors of a Florida expansion by PNC touched a nerve with investors who are eager for straggling banks like Regions and BankAtlantic to get back on course.

Outgoing House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank sharply criticized incoming chairman Rep. Spencer Bachus on Wednesday, ridiculing the Alabama Republican for reportedly saying "Washington and the regulators are there to serve the banks."

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has censured Citigroup Global Markets after finding the financial services firm failed to report transactions promptly to its Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine.

U.S. equities are the primary beneficiary of improving global investor sentiment, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for December.About 44% of respondents expect the world’s economy to strengthen in 2011. And with the continuing problems in Europe’s debt market, investors are turning to U.S. equities, according to the survey.

According to a poll conducted in October and released on Wednesday by InCharge Debt Solutions Americans are significantly more concerned about future expenses than paying off existing debt or paying their current bills.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has censured Citigroup Global Markets after finding the financial services firm failed to report transactions promptly to its Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine.

U.S. equities are the primary beneficiary of improving global investor sentiment, according to a new survey.

Advisers who have admonished clients to spend wisely during their working years and adjust their expectations for retirement can take heart: Americans are coming around, according to a study by Hartford Financial.

Small and medium sized businesses are ready to hire again, according to a survey by employment agency AppleOne, released Wednesday.

Low wage growth and no annual cost of living adjustments by Social Security will undoubtedly result in greatly reduced Social Security benefits, The Senior Citizens League said in a report issued Wednesday. Those who become eligible for benefits in 2011 will receive lower benefits than those born a year earlier.

Loomis Sayles on Wednesday launched the Loomis Sayles Absolute Strategies Fund, a flexible, risk-managed absolute return fund.

As news comes out of the climate change conference in Cancun, investors are eager to bet on non-fossil fuel technology.