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The $4 Trillion ETF Market Just Got A Boost From Washington

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The ETF industry gets a major win after long complaining about the wait period for SEC sign-off on new funds.

Seniors Lack Awareness Of Common Financial Scams

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Seniors leave themselves open to financial exploitation by handling money matters on their own, AIG found.

Avantis Completes Roll Out Of Low-Cost Active ETFs

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Fees in this suite of five funds range from 15 to 36 basis points.

Fed Should Buy $250B In Treasurys, Ex-Officials Suggest

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Two former central bank officials think outright purchases of the securities can quell future money market turmoil.

Invesco Seeks SEC Nod For ETFs Designed To Thwart Copycats

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Unlike conventional ETFs tracking indexes, these funds would keep some of their holdings hidden.

Mariner Acquires $300M Nashville Team

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Mariner Wealth establishes presences in Nashville and Wichita, Kan.

Trading Impeachment Threat Is Mission Impossible For Wall Street

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Amid a political fray, the prices on everything from soybeans to stocks could move. But would they go up or down?

Retirement Plan Sponsors Report Record 83% Participation Rate

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A majority of employers surveyed said 90% or more of their eligible workers were participating.

New Jersey's Debt Is A Hot Commodity In Hunt For Higher Yields

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The demand comes as investors seek refuge from municipal-bond yields that are the lowest since the 1960s.

Roughly 25% Of ETFs Closed During Past Five Years

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The five-year period saw lots of growth as well as a significant failure rate, according to CFRA.

Dimon Echoes Trump On China But Sees No Trade Deal Before 2020

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Jamie Dimon is sounding a bit like Donald Trump on China. The JPMorgan Chase & Co...

Health Insurance Costs Surpass $20,000 Per Year, Hitting A Record

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As premiums and deductibles have increased in the last two decades, the percentage of workers covered has slipped.

Harvard Was ‘Freaking Out’: How A $270 Million Bet Tanked

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The debacle has contributed to the lackluster performance of the world’s largest college endowment.

House Bill Would Make It Easier To Recoup Money From Fraudsters

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The legislation would extend the statute of limitations on financial fraud from five to 14 years.

Goldman CEO Says Sustainable Investing Needs To Go Mainstream

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Conversations with clients about climate exposure have “amped up materially,” CEO David Solomon said.

Merrill Lynch Spots A Bargain Upside Bet On The U.S. Stock Market

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BofA Merrill Lynch is pitching a strategy for U.S. equity investors wary of a sell-off but loath to miss out on a stocks rally.

Pelosi Impeachment Gambit Brings Peril For Trump—And Democrats

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The impeachment inquiry could consume the nation's attention for months to come.

EU Eyes $4 Billion Tariff Strike To Take Trade Fight To Trump

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The tariffs would ostensibly be to retaliate against duties the U.S. is poised to impose on EU exports.

Columbia Threadneedle Launches Two Low-Cost Smart Beta ETFs

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One fund tracks U.S. growth stocks; the other U.S. value stocks.

Gig Workers Largely Miss Out On Employee Benefits

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Many employers believe it’s too costly to offer benefits for part-time workers, a Limra survey said.