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New York-based asset manager Van Eck Global has launched Market Vectors Vietnam ETF (NYSE: VNM) on NYSE Arca.

The Vanguard Group has shuttered its PRIMECAP Core Fund to advisers and institutional clients such as defined benefit plans, endowments, and foundations.

Participants with retirement accounts through the Principal Financial Group can receive certain account information via text messages and their personal iGoogle homepages.

WealthBook, provider of practice management software solutions for advisers, announced the availability of WealthBook release 2.0.

American Reliance Group, Inc., (ARG), a financial advisory firm headquartered in Spokane, Washington, has selected FundQuest to provide outsourced technology, back-office, and investment research services.  

New York Life Retirement Plan Services is rolling out a new way to attract 401(k) participant assets.

Vanguard has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for seven new bond index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

RIA In A Box, a consulting business that helps set up registered investment advisory (RIA) firms, said it will begin offering mock audit services to RIA firms that...

McGraw-Hill's Financial Communications announced the release of Advisor Marketing Solutions, an online program designed to help financial advisers attract prospects and build client relationships.

MassMutual has introduced an enhanced financial reporting platform and distribution process for its defined benefit and investment-only clients.

Ameriprise Financial has introduced Active Diversified Alternatives Portfolios, a series of professionally managed portfolios designed for long-term investors seeking increased diversification and risk management.

MetLife has enhanced its Web-based Benefits Benchmarking Tool for employers and brokers to compare benefits to companies with a similar profile.

Pershing LLC said it has begun providing its introducing broker/dealer and independent registered investment adviser (RIA) customers with access to a performance reporting solution from Black Diamond.

ShareBuilder 401k, provider of 401(k) plans for businesses with one to 250 employees, has introduced a 401(k) offering to be sold through registered investment advisers (RIAs).

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney announced that clients can access unlimited Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance on cash held through its Bank Deposit Programs.

iShares introduced three free separately managed account (SMA) Web tools for financial professionals and their clients.

Brinker Capital announced plans to launch its Personalized Distribution Strategy, a systematic approach to retirement spending and investing.

NewRiver, Inc., has announced the availability of FundPOINT Desktop for 529 Plans, a single-source desktop solution for managing multi-layered 529 college savings plan information.

Natixis Global Associates (NGA) has launched a multi-strategy, absolute-return fund in conjunction with AlphaSimplex Group (ASG): Natixis ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (DSFAX).

Huntington Funds said it has introduced three Asset Allocation Funds, advised by Huntington Asset Advisors, Inc. (HAA), a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.