- What makes a good mutual fund By : Jacob Georgeson
Mutual funds are popular. If you are not invested in one right now you are more than likely to be invested in one in the near future either directly or indirectly. Choosing a good mutual fund is important for maximizing your investment performance. - Nationwide Relies on SAS® to Help Manage Risk By : Finance News
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (“Nationwide”) has selected SAS, the leader in business intelligence, to help strengthen its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Through superior operational risk management, Nationwide seeks to safeguard its customer policyholders....... - Being Responsible With Personal Credit By : Robert Bain
Most people don't set out to be careless with personal credit, but that is exactly what happens. They find it encouraging that they are getting credit card offers and most of us have a get it now and pay for it later exposure. It can be difficult to see others having those things you really want to have too. One rule of thumb to live by is if you can't pay off your credit cards at the end of the month you shouldn't make the purchase unless it is an emergency. This means you don't want to take a nice vacation and they have to pay for it over the next year. - The Pros And Cons Of A Shelf Corporation By : Robert Bain
A shelf corporation is sometimes viewed as a great way to get your business recognized and to make it easier to get credit. If you are going to contact the bank to see about a corporate credit card or a line of credit, you will have better luck if your business is a couple of years old instead of a couple of months old. - Direxion Funds Launches Three New International Funds By : Finance News
Direxion Funds, a leading provider of leveraged index mutual funds, announced today that it has launched three new international funds: the China Bull 2x Fund (DXHLX), the China Bear 2x Fund (DXHSX), and the Latin America Bear 2x Fund (DXZSX)...... - Tips For Holiday Spending By : Robert Bain
We have all seen those holiday shoppers with a smile on their face and packages in hand. Others seem very strained by the whole process, and that is often due to the financial cost of holiday shopping. For those that have a budget that doesn't leave very much money left over, it can be an uncomfortable time of year. There are plenty of things you can do though to prepare for holiday shopping. - Amica Mutual to Offer Discounted Rates and More Coverage Options in Massachusetts By : Finance News
Amica Mutual Insurance Company announced today that it has filed new, discounted rates with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. Under the provisions of Amica’s rate filing, Massachusetts drivers will average a discount of 7.9%, with a significant number of drivers realizing a rate decrease in excess of 10%........ - New Progressive Coalition (NPC) Launches One-Click Impact By : Finance News
Giving to political and charitable organizations no longer has to feel random, reactive, or confusing. Today, New Progressive Coalition, LLC (NPC), an online political giving advisor, introduces its first “Political Mutual Funds,” which are unique and powerful portfolios of organizations that are working to address three pressing domestic challenges: energy independence and the environment, health care, and nonpartisan civic engagement and election-related issues... - Some Advice About Corporate Credit By : Robert Bain
Corporate credit is something that you should have in place before you need it. Any new business owner will tell you that it can be time consuming to obtain corporate credit in the beginning because you haven't established what your business is capable of doing yet in the way of earnings. You want to work hard to have at least one corporate credit card and one corporate line of credit in place. You also want them to be separate from the personal credit of anyone involved in your business. - Panama Tops List of Offshore Banking Destinations By : Morgan Horsteiner
Going big time has its fall backs especially where the IRS is concerned. Big income equals larger taxes and this can cause any investor big headaches. Movement of your hard-earned liquid assets is likely to be detected in financial institutions that are part of the anti-money laundering system aimed at disclosing doubtful clients that integrate income from illegal sources into the legit banking system. - What Are The Risks Of Co-Signing On A Loan For Someone? By : Robert Bain
If you are considering co-signing on a loan for someone to help them out, you need to be very careful. There are horror stories out there from innocent people like yourself that just wanted to help out a friend or family member. As result though they ended up with a ruined relationship and damage to their own credit. If you have been able to keep your own credit on track then you should be congratulated. It can be difficult but it does pay off in the end when you are able to get the credit you need at very good terms. - Principal Funds Announces New Global Equity Mutual Funds By : Finance News
In today’s global economy, approximately two-thirds of the world’s market capitalization lies outside the U.S.1 Investors without international exposure may be disadvantaged at best, and at worst, risk missing out on potential growth. Yet while international equity investing by institutional investors skyrocketed in 2007 (17 percent exposure on average), many individual investors remain underexposed to international equities......... - The Rubber Stamp Champ Advantage By : Jeff Holmes
If you are searching for the best rubber stamps that are of high quality for your home and office, one need not search far since Rubber Stamp Champ can provide that and so much more. Their edge is that they offer great value for your money. Fast service, great products as well as efficient service are the best things about this company. Over the years, they have amassed more than 200,000 satisfied customers who have also recommended their products over their inferior competitors. They are the leader in the marketing and identification product market. - Asset Protection through Offshore Banking in Panama By : William Nederost
It is one thing to want to protect your assets from other people or business competitors, but to hide your assets to avoid paying any taxes is another and is not recommended. Depending on what your home country is, the tax laws may vary. There are strategic ways to do your tax planning and it is suggested that you consult a local tax lawyer to learn about the ins and outs of taxation in your country.The following are some pointers about taxation in Panama. - Hartford Mutual Fund Family Crosses $50 Billion in Assets, Hires Keith Sloane in New Mutual Fund By : Finance News
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) mutual fund family has surpassed $50 billion in assets under management as of October 1, 2007, doubling in less than three years and up 38% from just one year ago. Retail mutual fund sales for the company are at an all-time high, reaching $10.8 billion through the third quarter of 2007, up 35% from the same period in 2006. - Winslow Announces November 1st Launch of the Winslow Green SolutionsTM Fund By : Finance News
Winslow Green Mutual Funds, a pioneer in the field of green investing, today announced the November 1st launch of the Winslow Green Solutions Fund. This new fund joins the well-established Winslow Green Growth Fund in offering investors the opportunity to invest in the green business revolution...... - Understanding Clarks Shoes By : Randi M..
The shoe business is a brutal business. There are hundreds of different shoe makers and literally thousands of different types of shoes available to choose from. It's often difficult to find the right kind of shoes, and many people choose a show brand based on the commercials that they see rather than on how good the shoes really are. Clarks shoes are made by the world-renowned Clarks Company; a company that doesn't settle for just having a good name, they make sure that their shoes earn the right to be called the best. - Integrity Mutual Funds Announces Key Growth for its Retail By : Finance News
Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. (IMFD.OB), a mutual fund and financial services company, announced today that its retail brokerage division, Capital Financial Services, Inc. (CFS), continues to grow at an aggressive pace. The CFS team and production has grown fifty percent in the last year...... - The Basics Of Unsecured And Secured Credit By : Robert Bain
Knowing some basic information about unsecured and secured credit can help you decide which is right for you. It is also important to understand that any type of credit you access needs to done only after you have carefully evaluated what it has to offer. Don't forget to look at the big picture as the credit may look enticing until you discover just how much it is going to end up costing you. - Pax World Acquires Women’s Equity Fund By : Finance News
Pax World Management Corp., investment adviser to Pax World Funds (“Pax”), which launched the nation’s first socially responsible mutual fund in 1971, today announced that it has acquired the assets of FEMMX Financial Company (“FEMMX”), the investment adviser for the Professionally Managed Portfolios’ Women’s Equity Fund..... - 11 Tips To Live With A Strictly Cash Only Life Style By : Monty Loree
Want to remove the stress in your life caused by debt? Living with a cash only could be the solution to your problems. If you have over used credit and are out of control in debt because of poor spending methods, it's important that you switch to a cash only life style immediately. - Phased Troop Withdrawal from Iraq Most Beneficial for US Economy, Financial Advisors Say By : Finance News
Brinker Capital, a leading independent provider of managed account and mutual fund services, today released results of the third quarter’s Brinker Barometer, a gauge of financial advisor confidence and sentiment regarding the economy, retirement savings, investing and market performance...... - Save Dollars With The Right Car Loan By : Cam Habby
Today, many manufacturers like GM are offering car buyers great deals, however not only are GMAC offering their borrowers 0 percent loans but ones that come with a reduced rate as well. However such financing will often be limited to those people who they consider to be credit worthy. But as well as reduced rates of interest they offer a number of different incentives including cash back to their customers as well. - Forward Management Introduces Forward International Fixed Income Fund By : Finance News
Forward Management, LLC (Forward) today announced the launch of a new mutual fund, the Forward International Fixed Income Fund. The unique, actively managed fixed income fund offers exposure primarily to non-U.S. dollar denominated fixed income securities of non-U.S. issuers and derivatives.. - Bank Mutual Corporation Reports Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2007 By : Finance News
Bank Mutual Corporation (NASDAQ:BKMU) reported net earnings of $3.7 million or $0.07 diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $5.1 million or $0.09 diluted earnings per share during the same period in 2006...... - Common Mistakes People Make With Corporate Credit By : Robert Bain
How much do you know about corporate credit? If you own a business or you are thinking about starting a business then hopefully you know a great deal about it. The common information that most people know is that it is needed for businesses to have capital and that it can be difficult to get. There is much more you need to know about corporate credit though so you can have a successful business you are proud of. - Forex Trading for the Beginner By : Molten Marketing
For those people who are completely in the dark when it comes to trading, forex trading probably sounds like a foreign language. Even if you are a novice at trading, you may have heard that forex trading is the way to go for a lower-risk investment. Getting to know a few key components of forex trading can get you on your way. - Ready for Your Golden Years? By : Barry Waxller
If the current real estate market doesn't scare you, the current status of your retirement planning probably should. Are you ready for your golden years or at least on the path to being so? These stats and tidbits of advice might change your mind. - Don't Let The Need For Business Credit Hold You Back By : Robert Bain
The process for establishing business credit is often a longer road than any other one you will ever take for personal credit. Yet this is something you really have to do in order to have a successful business. As you show you are making a profit and that you are responsible with the credit that has been extended to you, business credit will become easier. In fact, you may be able to borrow more than you need down the road as lenders are willing to roll out the red carpet for those that are low risk. - The Inside Scoop on Financing an RV By : Seth McCash..
The increasingly popularity of travel has led many people to purchase an RV. Along with this, these buyers must either pay cash for the motor home or finance it with a lender. The lending process is confusing to some people, so this article will give tips and advice for all prospective RV loaners. - Expert Advice on Financing an RV By : Seth McCash..
As RV's are purchased, the buyers make the decision to finance or pay in full. Most people don't have the means to pay with cash, so they must finance it with a lender. The growing RV industry has caused a demand of more and better RV loan products, as well as an increased competitive industry. - Washington Mutual Q3 Net Income Impacted by Market and Credit Environments By : Finance News
Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) announced today that a weakening housing market and disruptions in the secondary market through the end of the third quarter will result in a decline in net income of approximately 75% from the prior year quarter, subject to the finalization of third-quarter 2007 results...... - Expert Advice on Financing an RV By : Seth McCash..
The increasingly popularity of travel has led many people to purchase an RV. Along with this, these buyers must either pay cash for the motor home or finance it with a lender. The lending process is confusing to some people, so this article will give tips and advice for all prospective RV loaners. - The Attorney's Guide To Credit Repair By : RoseMarie Pierre
The Attorney's Guide to Credit Repair was written by David Shapiro a financial services lawyer with 27 years of experience in the business. He has earned for himself a reputation as an expert in the area of credit restoration. - How an Attorney's Guide Can Help You Repair Your Credit By : RoseMarie Pierre
A reputable expert in credit restoration, and with 27 years in the financial services area, David Shapiro has written a step by step guide to credit repair entitled The Attorney's Guide to Credit Repair. - Leading Fund Services Attorneys Join Goodwin Procter’s Practice in Palo Alto By : Finance News
Goodwin Procter LLP, one of the nation’s leading law firms, today announced the addition of partners Jonathan Axelrad, Robert S. Fore, and Gerald G. Chacon, Jr., preeminent lawyers in the area of venture capital/private equity fund formation and fund services...... - Fireman’s Fund® Adds General and Professional Liability Coverages for Senior Living Facilities in By : Finance News
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company today announced it has begun writing General and Professional Liability coverages for Florida Assisted and Independent Living facilities. This expansion rounds out Fireman’s Funds comprehensive suite of property, auto and now liability coverages created specifically to protect residents, guests, property and income streams of senior living facilities..... - What Is the Biggest Money Mistake In Business? By : Kalinda Rose Stevenson, PhD
I once took a class called "Accounting For Non-Accountants." The class was taught by a CPA who said that business owners often hand over their accounting to someone else. He identified this as the biggest mistake business owners make in their businesses. Business owners need to understand what is happening with their money. He didn't mean that business owners need to do the accounting tasks. - An Estate Planning Law Firm Provides A Wide Variety Of Services By : David Walcott
If you are in you mid-fifties and haven't planned your retirement or even thought about some kind of will, you really don't know how far behind you are. Imagine you are sitting in a classroom taking the most important test of your life. You've answered the first three questions, you think you're doing okay, but you look around and everyone else is finished. Then the bell rings, you've flunked the test, and it is all over. If that sounds like a nightmare, it is. And that is what many people go through when they scramble to settle their estate at age sixty-five or seventy, or even worse, tries to do it themselves. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Most people think that you go to an estate planning law firm when you are on your deathbed, but that's not the case at all. They can work with you over the years to organize your entire estate so that it is really worth something when it is passed on to future generations. - FPA Funds Trust’s FPA Crescent Fund Partial Re-Opening to New Investors By : Finance News
FPA Funds Trust’s FPA Crescent Fund (FPACX), a mutual fund with total net assets of approximately $1.4 billion, will re-open sales of its shares to new investor accounts opened and held directly at the Fund, effective October 2, 2007. - Integrity Mutual Funds Expands Fund Family By : Finance News
Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. (IMFD.OB), a mutual fund and financial services company, announced today the offering of a new mutual fund, the Integrity Total Return Income (TRI) Fund (ITIAX), which will be available for purchase beginning today..... - AIG VALIC Launches New Low-Cost, No-Load Mutual Fund Platform in 403(b) Market By : Finance News
AIG VALIC, a national leader in retirement plan services for public and private education, healthcare and government organizations, today announced the launch of a new low-cost, no-load mutual fund retirement savings program for the K-12 403(b) market...... - 6 Ways To Eliminate Credit Card Debt By : Pete Bennet
We might decide on avoiding credit cards to eliminate credit card debt, but in reality, it isn't always that easy. We can suddenly fall into debt at the event of losing a job or becoming ill. So that we are better equipped for future emergencies, all you have to do is to use your credit card the right way. - Xangati Raises $10.7 Million in Series B Funding By : Finance News
Xangati, the provider of the industry’s first rapid problem identification (RPI) appliances for enterprise networks, announced today that it has closed its Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to date to approximately $18 million. - Hartville Group, Inc. Receives $2 Million of Funding By : Finance News
Hartville Group, Inc. (OTCBB:HTVL), a provider of health insurance plans for domestic pets, today announced that it has successfully obtained $2 million in funding from existing investors. - Putnam Announces Closing of Putnam Tax-Free Health Care Fund Merger By : Finance News
Putnam Investments announced that Putnam Tax-Free Health Care Fund (NYSE: PMH) and the open-end Putnam Tax Exempt Income Fund completed their previously announced merger in a closing held today. - AdvanDx Closes $15 Million Series C Financing Round From bioMérieux, LD Pensions and SLS Venture By : Finance News
AdvanDx, Inc. announced today that it closed a $15 million Series C financing round from new investor bioMérieux and existing investors LD Pensions and SLS Venture. - New BenefitStreet 401(k) Platform to Combine Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds By : Finance News
BenefitStreet Inc., a pioneer in creating solutions for corporate benefits, today announced a new 401(k) platform that will enable investors to choose both exchange traded funds and mutual funds in the same plan. - THL Credit Group Announces New Credit Fund By : Finance News
THL Credit Group, L.P., the credit affiliate of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today it has received approximately $500 million in equity and financing commitments for THL Credit Partners..... - Galligan, Doyle, Reid, & Galligan, P.C. Files Class Action Suit Against Principal Financial Group By : Finance News
Galligan, Doyle, Reid, & Galligan, P.C. (http://www.GalliganLaw.com) announces that a class action lawsuit was commenced on August 28, 2007, on behalf of those who rolled over Principal 401(k) retirement accounts into Principal J-Shares class mutual funds IRAs during the period August 28, 2002 through August 28, 2007 (the “Class Period”)........ - The Credit Report Dangers! By : Lester White
These days, the credit report is one thing that should not be neglected. Having and maintaining a good credit reputation is important for various reasons - but even so, man individuals seem to find it very difficult to maintain a good credit report. And the fact is that the credit report score does not forget or forgive anything. - Growing Number of Hedge Funds Choose Interactive Data’s High-Quality, Low Latency Datafeed By : Finance News
Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC), a leading provider of financial market data, analytics, and related services, today announced that its Real-Time Services business has gained greater share in the global hedge fund market, as it now delivers low latency data to more than 50 hedge fund customers in the U.S. and Europe. .... - Munder Capital Launches Two International Mutual Funds By : Finance News
Munder Capital Management, a leading Midwest-based money management firm and investment advisor to The Munder Funds, announced today the launch of two equity mutual funds, the Munder International Fund - Core Equity and Munder International Small-Mid Cap Fund....... - Your Family’s Future Financial Security -- a Dream Worth Planning For By : Finance News
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company has announced its support of Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), by encouraging families and business owners to take stock of their life insurance and know what to do should the unexpected occur. LIAM is a national initiative sponsored by The Life Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) and emphasizes the important role life insurance plays in protecting families. .... - Business Finance and Business Opportunity Loan - Essential Facts By : Stephen A. Bush
There are approximately 25 critical differences between residential real estate investing and commercial real estate investing. Because more residential real estate investors are exploring commercial real estate and business finance opportunities, this business opportunity financing and business loan report is designed to help educate new commercial investors about key commercial mortgage and commercial loan issues. - Rule 22c-2 Upcoming Deadline Prompts Reaction from UMB’s Maureen Quill By : Finance News
In response to the market timing of mutual funds uncovered in 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced Rule 22c-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended....... - Build A Budget And Establish Your Future By : jhayden
A lot of citizens hold zero savings in the least. For a few it's an ambitious matter to salvage money. To assist you in laying aside revenue, present are a few pointers for you: Keeping income is crucial in several fashions. With rising prices and ascending costs it's significant to get a line on ways to save : - Housing Organizations Receive $400,000 in Grants from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing By : Finance News
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (CARHOF) has announced that 80 Colorado non-profit housing organizations who provide affordable housing programs statewide will receive grants totaling $485,124.65. - Trustmark’s New HRA Options More Closely Meet Employer Needs By : Finance News
To give employers maximum flexibility while helping employees pay for their healthcare costs, Trustmark Group Benefits, a subsidiary of Trustmark Mutual Holding Company........ - Confluence Sees Start of SEC XBRL Voluntary Program as Major Milestone By : Finance News
“This is the first day of the SEC’s voluntary electronic filing program, where mutual funds can begin to submit XBRL-tagged risk/return summary information from their prospectuses. This program is an important first step in helping fund companies improve efficiency, as well as customer service, by automating the reporting process....... - Block Financial Changes to More Stable Source of Funds By : Finance News
Block Financial Corporation (“BFC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB), has used its committed working capital lines of credit to provide a more stable source of funds to supports its short-term needs. - Citi Taps Fed Discount Window for $500 Million to Fund Clients By : Finance News
Citi announced today that, on behalf of clients, its Citibank unit has accessed $500 million in 30-day term financing under the discount window program announced on Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. - Advent/Claymore Closed-End Funds Address Recent Closed-End Fund Market Volatility By : Finance News
In tandem with most closed-end funds, the three Advent/Claymore funds (NYSE: AGC, AVK and LCM) have traded to significant discounts to their underlying net asset values in the last few weeks. In Advent’s view, the recent market price weakness of the Advent/Claymore funds is inconsistent with the fundamentals of the underlying investments in the portfolios. Each of the Advent/Claymore funds invest in diversified portfolios of liquid issues such as convertible securities, equities, high.......... - HelioVolt Completes $77 Million Series B Funding Round By : Finance News
HelioVolt Corporation, a producer of highly-efficient thin film solar products, today announced it has closed $77 million in Series B financing. Paladin Capital Group and the Masdar Clean Tech Fund co-led the round with support from returning investor New Enterprise Associates as well as Solúcar Energia, Morgan Stanley Principal Investments,... - Stone Harbor Investment Partners Sign Fund Administration Partnership By : Finance News
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. a leading outsourcing solution for the fund industry, today announced that they have been retained by the investment management company, Stone Harbor Investment Partners, LP, for turn-key mutual fund services..... - How To Learn Magic Tricks - Tips For Beginners By : Kristin L. Thorne
Learning magic tricks can be a great fun. Many people start learning simple card tricks, and end up as full blown professional magicians, entertaining thousands or millions of people all over the world. But everybody has to learn the basics first. - ProShares ETFs Pass $7 Billion in Assets By : Finance News
ProFunds Group today announced that its ProShares family of exchange traded funds (ETFs) passed the $7 billion mark—in just over a year after its launch. ProShares offers the first and only ETFs designed to provide short or magnified exposure to well-known market indexes.... - Old Mutual: Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2007 (No. 16) By : Finance News
The Directors of Old Mutual plc (STO:OLDM) have declared an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2007 of 2.3p per share to be paid on Friday, 30 November 2007..... - M&F Bancorp, Inc. and Mutual Community Savings Bank Sign Definitive Merger Agreement By : Finance News
M&F Bancorp, Inc. (“M&F”) and Mutual Community Savings Bank, Inc., SSB (“MCSB”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, which provides for the merger of MCSB with and into M&F’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Mechanics and Farmers Bank (“M&F Bank”).. - Integrity Fund of Funds Seeks to Offer Diversification in All Market Cycles By : Finance News
Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. (IMFD.OB), a mutual fund and financial services company, announced today that its Integrity Fund of Funds (IFOFX) offers investors diversification, simplicity and access to the Nation’s top mutual funds........ - Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings By : Finance News
Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQGS: BNCL) today announced net income of $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to net income of $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2006. The Company reported earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2007 of $3.7 million, compared to net income of $5.2 million for the comparable period in 2006..... - Federal Grants Money Waiting For Successful Applicants! By : Sam Curtis
Federal grants are widely available. In fact what would you say if you found out that there is more than $500 billion dollars a year in federal grant money every year? This is money that never has to be paid back and they range in size from $500 to $50,000 which is a lot of free grant money. There are more than 25,000 state grants, 25,000 scholarships, and 1500 US government business grants. It may take you awhile to find the federal grants that are right for you but it can be done, and it is worth the time invested. - Commercial Mortgage and Business Loan - SBA Loan Working Capital By : Stephen A. Bush
Two of the most difficult business loan and commercial mortgage situations for a business owner involve obtaining a Small Business Administration loan (SBA loan) and refinancing an SBA loan. There are practical business financing solutions for both of these common SBA loan problems. - The world of Forex trading By : Steve Gargento
Forex is a multi-billion dollar market, where brokers trade currencies in a truly global manner. - Free Business Grants - Do You Qualify? By : Nick Burton
Free business grants are plentiful. Each year the federal government finds around $500 billion dollars to provide small business loans to the small businesses of the America. These grants do not have to be paid back and can range from $5000 to $500,000, a real boost for your businesses growth. With so many different small business loans and grants to choose from you should have no problem finding funding that's right for you. Those free business grants are waiting to help your business. - Collective Funds the Future of 401(k)s? By : Finance News
With a wealth of investment products available for retirement plans in the marketplace, one in particular is proving to be a very popular choice. According to a new white paper authored by AST Capital Trust Company, collective funds are experiencing increasing interest from defined contribution plans, including 401(k) plans.... - CORRECTING and REPLACING Mutual Fund Firms Fare Well in Responding to Calls from Prospective By : Finance News
In a recent research report, Corporate Insight, a leader in researching and benchmarking the customer experience at financial services firms, analyzed the effectiveness of phone–based customer service provided to prospective investors by 18 mutual fund firms..... - Is Applying For Federal Grants Worth The Effort? By : Glen Crawford
Applying for federal grants isn't the difficult process many think it is. In fact it has never been easier. There are many federal grant programs available for anyone that needs financial aid. But in order to get federal grant money you must be applying for federal grants that appeals to you, then keep your fingers crossed that the committee thinks you are the right person to choose for the federal grant money. - California Unemployment Insurance - Know Your Benefits! By : Nat Bronson
California unemployment insurance is designed to provide you with unemployment insurance benefits should you find yourself unemployed due to lack of work. If you apply for unemployment insurance benefits you must be eligible based on the requirements of the California unemployment insurance board in order to receive benefits. - Rice Hall James Micro Cap Fund Re-opens By : Finance News
Rice Hall James & Associates announced today that the Rice Hall James Micro Cap Portfolio (Ticker: RHJSX), a no-load mutual fund, has re-opened to new investors. The fund, which seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in micro-cap growth companies, had been closed to new investors since August 31, 2004....... - Signature Announces ImageXpres, Inc. Dividend By : Finance News
Signature Leisure, Inc. (OTCBB:SGLS) announced today that the company is making a stock dividend distribution of ImageXpres, Inc. (OTC:IMJX) to Signature’s shareholders. - The Zweig Fund, Inc. Announces the Registration Statement for its Rights Offering is Declared By : Finance News
The Zweig Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: ZF) announced today that its registration statement for its rights offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, July 9, 2007..... - ReFlow Taps ALPS Fund Services for Hedge Fund Administration By : Finance News
ALPS Fund Services, a leading outsourcing solution for mutual funds, closed-end funds, hedge funds and exchange-traded funds, today announced that it has been retained to provide hedge fund administration services to the ReFlow Fund LLC, a $100 million hedge fund managed by ReFlow, pioneers in providing the industry’s first comprehensive set of liquidity management solutions to mutual fund managers.... - Business Loan to Buy a Business - Golf Courses and Funeral Homes By : Stephen Bush
Funeral home loans and golf course loans involve difficulties not found in common business loan situations. A commercial loan to buy a business for a golf course or funeral home is among the most difficult business financing scenarios, and refinancing will probably be more difficult than the initial commercial mortgage purchase loan for buying the business. - Fitch Downgrades INDEXPLUS Trust Series 2003-1 Bond Fund Rating to 'BBB/V6' By : Finance News
Fitch Ratings has downgraded INDEXPLUS Trust, series 2003-1, bond fund credit rating to 'BBB/V6' from 'A-', effective immediately. - Bear Stearns Provides Update on BSAM Structured Credit Strategies Funds By : Finance News
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) announced the updated status of the secured financing it had offered to provide the High-Grade Structured Credit Fund (High-Grade Fund)....... - Clough Global Opportunities Fund Increases Its Quarterly Cash Distribution by 27% to $0.38 Per Share By : Finance News
Today, the Clough Global Opportunities Fund announced an increase in its quarterly cash distribution. - Riskdata Research Shows That 30% of Funds Trading Illiquid Securities Smooth Their Returns By : Finance News
Research by Riskdata into the behaviour of over 1,000 hedge funds reveals that at least 30% of hedge funds trading illiquid strategies are smoothing returns. - Akeena Solar Announces Increase in Line of Credit By : Finance News
Akeena Solar, Inc., a leading designer and installer of solar power systems announced it has increased its accounts receivable and inventory based line of credit with Comerica Bank, from $2.0 million to $7.5 million. - LRG Capital Group Forms Corporate Advisory Services Group By : Finance News
ests in and provides advisory services to small capitalization public and private companies...... - The Gores Group Closes $1.3 Billion Private Equity Fund By : Finance News
The Gores Group (“Gores”) today announced the closing of its second private equity fund, Gores Capital Partners II, L.P. (“GCP II”), with capital commitments of $1.3 billion. GCP II will acquire mature companies....... - Fitch Rates Oklahoma School Dist Rev Anticipation Program Notes By : Finance News
Fitch Ratings assigns a short-term rating of 'F1+' to the Oklahoma School District and County Revenue Anticipation Program's 2007A $6.05 million certificates of participation, and a 'F1' rating to the program's $2.7 million 2007B COPs. - New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio Now Offered Through Fidelity By : Finance News
The New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio, which marked its fifth anniversary on May 1, 2007, has announced that the fund is now available to investors and advisors on the Fidelity FundsNetwork-NTF and Fiserv® Mutual Fund platforms. The fund is also available directly from New Century. - New International Monetary Fund Policy Will Subject Japan to Tougher Scrutiny on Currency By : Finance News
Stephen Collins, President of the Automotive Trade Policy Council, whose members include DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, issued the following statement regarding the International Monetary....... - John Zader named CEO of UMB Fund Services, Inc. By : Finance News
UMB Fund Services, Inc. (UMBFS) announces the promotion of John Zader to chief executive officer. The announcement comes six months after Zader was hired as the division’s chief operating officer. - Integrity Growth and Income Fund Receives Socially Responsible Label By : Finance News
ntegrity Mutual Funds, Inc., a mutual fund and financial services company, announced today that as of May 1, 2007, its Integrity Growth and Income Fund is being managed as a socially-responsible fund, per its prospectus. - Bear Stearns Broker-Dealer & Investment Advisor Services Enhances Its Mutual Fund Platform By : Finance News
Bear Stearns Broker-Dealer & Investment Advisor Services (BDIAS) today announced that it is significantly broadening its mutual fund platform by expanding the list of available funds and adding to its set of mutual fund research tools. - A.M. Best Affirms and Assigns Ratings to Physicians Insurance Mutual Group; Revises Outlook By : Finance News
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” to Physicians Insurance Mutual Group and its members, Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company and its reinsured subsidiary.... - Allied Pilots Association Supports U.S. Senators’ Request for Explanation of Pension Funding Relief By : Finance News
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 12,000 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), expressed support for the request by U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) to obtain additional details of pension legislation inserted into an Iraq war spending measure least month. - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Announces Special Cash Dividend By : Finance News
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (AMEX:ECP) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $.25 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record on June 22, 2007.
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