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FSI Newsbrief
Published in partnership with: Financial Services Institute
FSI adds 150 new members from Capital Investment
5/16/2013
- Financial Advisor
- OnWallStreet.com
More than 150 financial advisers with Capital Investment Cos. of Raleigh, N.C., are now members of the Financial Services Institute. The first-year memberships are courtesy of Capital Investment, whic Read More
Insurance News
NAIFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Study: Younger boomers, Gen X are less prepared for retirement
5/16/2013
- Forbes
Baby boomers born between 1946 and 1955 may be the last generation to maintain their standard of living in retirement, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts study of five American generations' wealth. Read More
The latest news for CPA personal financial planners
Financial Planning Digest
Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Location, location, location: How active asset location can lead to tax savings
5/13/2013
- CPA Insider
An adviser demonstrates how the investment strategy known as active asset location, which allocates investments between taxable and tax-deferred accounts, can result in tax savings for clients. While Read More
Broker-dealers revise alternative investment policies
5/17/2013
- InvestmentNews (free registration)
Some broker-dealers are adopting more conservative policies when it comes to selling alternative securities such as real estate investment trusts. Illiquid, hard-to-trade securities are the focus of t Read More
News for surety-bond professionals
NASBP SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Surety Bond Producers
Report: Tackling environmental liabilities can be a lengthy, tough process
5/15/2013
- Business Insurance (tiered subscription model)
Companies that lack environmental insurance may find themselves vulnerable to losses from events such as pesticide spills and oil-tank failure, according to a report by an international insurer group. Read More
News and information for financial planners
FPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Financial Planning Association
CFP Board launches new push to recruit more women as advisers
5/16/2013
- AdvisorOne
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards wants to see an increase in the number of women working as financial advisers and attaining the CFP designation. The CFP Board has established a Wome Read More
News and information about investment management consulting
IMCA Insight
Published in partnership with: Investment Management Consultants Association
Emerging market securities offer diversification, experts say
5/15/2013
- Financial-Planning.com
Emerging market securities are becoming an important source of diversification for portfolios, according to two Fidelity Investments fund managers. Emerging markets are becoming more diversified and a Read More
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Published in partnership with: Investment Program Association
Carey is posthumously recognized by IPA
5/15/2013
- InvestmentNews (free registration)
- GlobeNewswire
The late William Polk Carey, founder of sale-leaseback real estate company W.P. Carey, has been honored by IPA for accomplishments during 60 years in the industry. Carey received IPA's first Lifetime Read More
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