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Banks Still Are Failing, But Not Like Before

Financial firms are now going bust at the slowest rate in years. Plus, the FDIC says, the number of 'problem' banks is also down to a multi-year low. More 

BDCs = Mega-Dividends!

Business-development companies offer generous fixed income and access to private-equity investments. More 

JPMorgan: The Bank That Kicked the Regulatory Hornets’ Nest

The financial industry had mostly adjusted to new rules this year, but a trading fiasco at JPMorgan has put the Volcker Rule back into play. More 

JPMorgan’s Slide Makes Some ETFs Safer Than Others

Some financial sector ETFs are insulated from JPMorgan as it grapples with a $2 billion trading loss and shareholder lawsuits. More 

J.D. Power: Investment Firm Satisfaction

J.D. Power and Associates released its annual U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study ranking the top investment firms by investor satisfaction. More 

Why Carlyle’s IPO Doesn’t Excite Investors

Without robust M&A and IPO activity, there's little growth ahead for private-equity firms. More 

Forget Banks and Buy These Safe Financials

Credit cards and pawnshops enjoy steady, robust growth. More