Investments

Vanguard only major ETF provider to have inflows in May in U.S.

New data from the ETF Industry Association shows the only major U.S. ETF provider that experienced inflows last month was Vanguard.

By Staff |June 6, 2012

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Protect clients from conflict minerals

Minerals used in consumer electronics could sabotage portfolios.

By Doug Watt |June 6, 2012

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Income gap and luxury markets expand

The Financial Times reports the worldwide market for luxury goods will hit $1.5 trillion this year -- about equal to the entire economic output of Spain or Australia -- as the number of wealthy grow in emerging markets like Brazil and China.

By Staff |June 5, 2012

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As farmland prices rise, so do number of pre-nups

Prices for farmland are rising dramatically in the UK, and so are the number of farmers asking their spouses to sign pre- and post-nuptial agreements, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |June 5, 2012

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