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Compliance may ring up some $2 billion in costs, restricting everything from research budgets to high-speed trading and dealing in wheat and oil.

Critics say the option to back out of trades can be misused, allowing some firms to glean the intentions of other participants.

The funds' success at asset gathering underlines an increasing interest from retail buyers, in addition to institutional investors.

The robo advice firm says it already has a number of customers with more than $10 million each.

The funds' success at asset gathering underlines an increasing interest from retail buyers, in addition to institutional investors.

The BlackRock fund will invest in notes supported by consumer loans, such as student debt and credit cards, according to regulatory filings.

Analysis from a Symmetry Partners research executive questions whether higher risk really leads to higher returns.

Scottrade and Schwab fell out of the top three, while Capital One Investing led a retail bank surge in the J.D. Power report.

Inflows signal an opportunity to reach advisers considering the asset class for tactical allocations.

Her concentration in college was in nutrition, but after hearing clients discuss money management struggles, the CLS manager’s focus shifted.

Millennials change jobs more than older generations, but thinking about the future is not a huge priority.

The products are aimed at reducing volatility for clients seeking long-term growth. Plus: other launches.

Market-implied wagers on a hike have been whipsawed by the political storm buffeting the White House.

A retiree living off her portfolio suffers hundreds of dollars a year in lost income for every added basis point of fund expense ratio and advisory fees.

Purchases of equities using passive instruments can contain highly useful information about currency returns, Deutsche Bank strategists report.

The Bridgeway Capital Management president led campaigns that nearly tripled the firm's AUM from $2.5 billion to $8 billion.

Bullion prices have languished as demand for a haven fades and rising borrowing costs make the metal less competitive against assets that pay interest.

"This space is getting more diverse, and change is coming from all directions," says Alois Pirker, research director for Aite Group's Wealth Management practice.

Studies show smart beta beating their benchmarks more than active managers.

Investors are more likely to invest less aggressively over the years even if the decision does not make sense, according to a new study.