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ETF Securities (ETFS) has cross-listed four of its physically-backed precious metal products on the Mexican stock exchange, the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV).

MSCI Inc. has launched three risk-based indices.

Actiance, a firm specializing in Internet-based security, management and compliance issues, has partnered with LinkedIn to broaden social media usage by financial service professionals.

Archimedes Systems has a new “RMD-Stretch IRA” modeling tool to help financial advisers and their clients better plan a retirement distribution strategy.

ProShares launched two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide inverse exposure to the U.S. Treasury market.

BCG Bankruptcy Retirement Plan Services and Millennium Trust Company have teamed up to offer rollover and termination services for retirement plans of bankrupt employers.

The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA) is offering the Hueler Income Solutions platform to its plan sponsor member companies.

Asset manager Van Eck Global launched what it says is the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to give investors pure-play exposure to Europe’s largest economy.

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., added the Westcore Funds family of mutual funds to its retirement plan platform.

FundQuest, a provider of wealth management solutions and investment research, has introduced the ActivePassive Portfolio Console.

Securian Retirement added six American Funds to separate account investment options through its qualified retirement plans.

Columbia Management launched two open-end mutual funds: the Columbia Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Fund and the Columbia Absolute Return Enhanced Multi-Strategy Fund.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management unveiled the Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund. 

John Hancock’s practice management platform, Build4Success, will now include a third-party valuation and coaching services for its top 250 advisers.

ING launched RetireWithING.com to help people make informed decisions about retirement, while allowing them to consult with a retirement professional if they want personal guidance.

Research firm Dorsey Wright & Associates has written a report, “Guggenheim Funds UIT Report;” the first Unit Investment Trust (UIT) resource of many Guggenheim and Dorsey Wright plan to...

Through a relationship with Ibbotson Associates, TIAA-CREF will offer plan sponsors an additional option for independent, third-party fiduciary services.

MFS Investment Management has launched MFS Global Multi-Asset Fund and MFS Absolute Return Fund.

The MetLife Mature Market Institute, in conjunction with WISER (Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement), designed a retirement planning guide specifically for women.

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company is launching the Retirement Gateway, a group variable annuity to fund retirement plans for the small- to mid-size market.