Fund firms have been very aggressive in supplying iPads for their heavy-traveled wholesalers. For instance, John Hancock supplied 200 iPads for its distribution team in January. TD Ameritrade, Dreyfus and Hartford's annuity wholesalers reportedly spent undisclosed ammounts on iPads. JP Morgan's i-bankers are also active users. Last, the SPDRs team was spotted carrying a few.
Back in the September, FPR advised all ETF distributors to purchase the device. Most likely iPhone 5 will not be introduced at this event. (the ETF Business Review)
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