Industry News

Debt crises turn political, SEC defends document shredding

Increasingly, the current economic crisis is becoming a political crisis, both in the U.S. and in Europe.

By Staff |September 6, 2011

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Standard Life adds to seg fund lineup

Standard Life has added two fund companies to the roster of underlying investments for its segregated funds. Retail investors now have access to seg funds based on Dynamic Funds and Meritas SRI Funds.

By Staff |September 6, 2011

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Raymond James boosts real estate team

Raymond James Ltd. has announced Ken Avalos is rejoining the firm effective September 2011 as senior real estate analyst, and will lead its Canadian real estate research coverage.

By Staff |September 6, 2011

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Seeking yield? Think real estate

To paint both the residential and commercial real estate sectors with the same brush would cause advisors to overlook the unique benefits offered by commercial real estate investments.

By Rayann Huang |September 6, 2011

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