Law and regulation

If you plan to join another firm or go indie, you’d better reacquaint yourself with this landmark agreement first.

Proponents of internal crossing say it can reduce costs, while detractors say it's riddled with potential conflicts of interest.

The early decision stops advisers from earning commissions on products that will also generate fees through the firm's Investment Advisory Program.

Institutions that are willing to invest at least $100 million can get the Janus total-return strategy as a separate account, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

New guidance from the Department of Labor provides conditions under which firms can offer bonuses and other compensation incentives.

Some managers have been quick to respond with new robo platforms and recalibrated offerings for fiduciary advice.

Deutsche Bank’s $5.5 billion of AT1 notes have come under pressure this year as fixed-income investors fret about whether the relatively high yields compensate for the risk of losses.

Following the success of smart beta, managers are pitching a new type of diversified portfolio effectively run by a committee of robots.

A Morgan Stanley survey finds that 64% of the time, sustainable strategies matched or outperformed traditional mutual funds in terms of returns.

The improved outlook for the world's largest developing economy has helped increase clients' risk appetite.

Demand has increased as investors seek alternatives to more than $10 trillion of debt globally that’s yielding less than zero.

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

Money from brokers and independent advisers accounted for about 50% of the $225 billion Vanguard has brought in this year.

Assets under management increased 13.6% as the firm brought in money to both its active and passive funds.

The money, barely enough for dinner at the Thai restaurant downstairs from his office, was Fujino's payout from a 2009 fire sale of the asset management firm he built from scratch.

Digital advice clients "have affirmatively chosen not to enroll in comprehensive financial planning," according to a newly published white paper.

The firm's move comes after BlackRock intensified the price war in the industry by reducing expenses on 15 of its funds.

Volatility is exploding in a corner of the market that’s normally insulated from swings.

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have proposed legislation in recent years to limit the central bank's authority.

The long-running battle by two CFPs against the board comes to an abrupt end.