New Russell Indexes Track Small to Mid-Cap Equity Segment
Russell Investments has launched a set of benchmarks to track the small to mid-cap segment of the global equity market, known as SMID cap.
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Northern Trust Rolls Out Carbon Footprint Data
Northern Trust will offer environmental emission analytics which it said will enable institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to effectively measure the carbon footprint of their investments.
Ascensus Revamps Adviser Proposal
Ascensus said it unveiled a 2010 proposal for financial advisers selling its plans.
Reports Offer B/D Insights for Investment Managers
Strategic Insight, an Asset International company, and Coates Analytics, are collaborating on a series of quarterly reports to help investment management firms navigate the broker/dealer...
AllianceBernstein Files a Group of Global Asset Allocation Funds
Fund manager AllianceBernstein has newly registered six global asset allocation funds, according to Simfund Filing, a product of Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.
S&P Expands Family of Target Risk Indices
Standard & Poor's has expanded its family of target-risk indexes with the launch of the S&P MATRIX Target Risk Index.
Two New iShares Bond ETFs Begin Trading
The iShares 10+ Year Credit Bond Fund and the iShares 10+ Year Government/Credit Bond Fund have begun trading.
Financial Engines Gears Up for IPO
Financial Engines, Inc., announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a registration statement on Form S-1 for the proposed initial public offering...
FaithShares Launches ETFs Addressing Religious Values
FaithShares Trust has launched what it says are "the first three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) addressing the investment needs of Christian investors."
Scottrade Expands Mutual Funds Offering
Scottrade now touts a larger selection of institutional class mutual funds for registered investment advisers (RIA) to choose from.
Majority of 403(b) Providers Use SPARK's Data-Sharing Best Practices
The majority of of 403(b) plan service providers responding to a recent SPARK Institute survey said they are already adhering to, or intend to adhere to, the institute’s...
Old Mutual Lists Emerging Markets ETF
Old Mutual Global Index Trackers (OMGxT) has listed GlobalShares FTSE Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE:GSR) on the NYSE.
N.Y. Life Expands DCIO Stable Value Offerings
New York Life Investments said it is expanding its defined contribution investment only (DCIO) efforts through its lineup of stand-alone stable value products to third parties.
Schwab Offers International Financial Reporting in Stock Plan Solution
Charles Schwab has added integrated IFRS 2 reporting functionality into its Schwab EquiView recordkeeping system for corporate stock plan clients.
NextStep Adds vWise Education Video to Platform
NextStep Defined Contribution, Inc., has agreed to add the SmartPlan Enterprise interactive-video retirement planning system from vWise, Inc., to the NextStep participant education offering.
SSgA Introduces Community Investing Index Strategy
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has launched its US Community Investing Index strategy.
Clark Consulting Rolls Out New Deferred Comp Solution for Mid-Market
Clark Consulting, Inc., has rolled out a new deferred compensation offering for mid-market companies.
FundQuest Releases Whitepaper to Help Advisers Navigate ETF Market
FundQuest has released a new white paper titled, “ETFs Are Not All Alike—How to Navigate the Rapidly Evolving ETF Landscape.”
BNY Mellon to Service State-Focused ETFs
Mellon Asset Servicing has been selected by Geary Advisors, LLC to provide custody, fund administration, fund accounting, and transfer agency services for the Oklahoma Exchange-Traded Fund and the...
myStockOptions.com Expands Year-End Planning Guidance
myStockOptions.com has expanded its year-end planning guidance for those who receive stock options, restricted stock, and other types of equity compensation.