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  China Exploding With New HNWs

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 7, 2013

  The number of Chinese high-net-worth individuals doubled from 2008 to 2012 and will increase by 20% this year, according to a report by Bain & Co. and China Merchants Bank.

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  Private Equity: Brighter Days Ahead?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 21, 2013

  After a tough 2012, PE looks poised for a good comeback, experts say.

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  Are Diamonds the New Gold?

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  April 19, 2013

  Tight supply, growing demand, a coming ETF and a new exchange for investment-grade diamonds may add sparkle to a gem that has resisted commoditization.

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  Gold Is Political, Platinum Industrial, Diamonds Are Forever

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 17, 2013

  Politics and the economy are facets in the allure of the precious; investors beware.

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  New Hire Roundup: LPL Financial Welcomes Lochan

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  January 9, 2013

  This week in new hires, Brendt Stallings and Husam Nazer joined DoubleLine, the MSRB board announced that it is looking for a few good applicants, and Citi named two new co-presidents.

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  Leadership Change in China Expected to Boost Luxury Goods Sales

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 31, 2012

  Once the political changeover is complete, expectations are that the funds will once again flow freely in acquisition of jewelry, gold bars and other tempting treasures bought as conspicuous business gifts.

• Diamonds Rise, but Not Enough for Rio Tinto, Billiton

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 28, 2012

  Both Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton are looking to sell their diamond mines in a realignment of business that would see them abandon gemstones for baser ores.

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  Diamond Demand On Rise in Asia

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  December 28, 2011

  All that glitters is not gold. Sometimes it’s diamonds–and that’s what’s putting the sparkle in the eyes of buyers in Asia.

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  New Hire Roundup: Nash Moves Up at Fiserv; Sanctuary to Support Gordian

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 16, 2011

  This week in new hires, Cheryl Nash was named president of Fiserv’s investment services division; Gordian Wealth Advisors hired Sanctuary Wealth Services to support its business; and Tom Ridge became a member of the board at FSIC.