According to Moody’s, the third quarter could be upbeat for mutual fund companies.

Morningstar recently announced changes to its Morningstar Analyst Ratings system, now applying this forward-looking rating to ETFs. In addition, ETFs will now be combined into the same relevant peer group alongside mutual funds for the traditional Morningstar one to five-star rating calculated quantitatively using backward-looking performance and risk data. 

There are many financial industry conferences hosted every year. Each event requires a hefty "investment" of time and resources. Choosing which conferences to attend each year can be a daunting task. 

Including industry conferences in your annual marketing plan is a large financial commitment. The following are tips on how to work the event to make the most of your investment.

Plenty of financial industry conferences are hosted every year. Choosing which ones to attend or “invest in” is no easy task. We have compiled and analyzed a number of them to help you make a strategic decision. 

A thriving Twitter presence is an essential component of any comprehensive marketing program. For anyone who manages a professional Twitter account, automation services have likely become your holy grail. Without them, it would be nearly impossible to escape the glow of your computer screen.

Smile! You're on Candid Camera

Are you old enough to remember Allen Funt's Candid Camera? How about America's Funniest Home Videos? In either case, it's obvious that being caught "just being yourself" is not necessarily putting your best foot forward for the camera.

Communication, Communication, Communication

I’m an alternative energy company looking to make a name for myself now what am I supposed to do? COMMUNICATION IS KEY, especially for alternative energy companies. With so many misconceptions out there alternative energy companies need to focus on creating top notch communications, with their investors, reporters and lawmakers.

One of the conferences atop many investment professionals’ list is the annual Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, IL. This year’s event took place June 13-15 at McCormick Place and featured presentations from Vanguard, Franklin Templeton Investments, AQR Capital Management and others, including a comedic performance from SNL legend Darrell Hammond.

Just because you’re vacationing doesn’t mean your environmental consciousness has to go anywhere. 

The U.S. transportation sector is responsible for nearly 40 percent of the nation’s fossil-fuel related carbon emissions.

Market Volatility Is Here To Stay. How Are Some Investors Dealing With It?

The first half of the year saw the market heading toward stability and growth for the first time in years. 

We all have a story to tell. It is important that you do just that. Tell it — consistently, concisely, and frequently.

Your story is your unique identity. It quickly tells listeners who you are and what makes you different, while also providing structure and a certain kind of raison d’être for employees and internal stakeholders.