Managers of Wealth Americas

Hedge fund exit requests rise to 11-month high in November - SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for November 2014 measured 5.05%, up from 3.12% in October.

Overall Tax Cost and Compliance Burden Lower for Businesses Around the World - PwC

Paying taxes has become easier over the past year for medium-sized companies around the world, the latest report from the World Bank Group and PwC finds.

An Early Look at the Contenders for Morningstar Fixed-Income Fund Manager of the Year

These funds have shone in a year that's offered some surprises for bond-fund investors.

Bankers in study find honesty elusive with jobs on mind

What is it with bankers?

Global Ultra Wealthy Population Reaches Record High Of 211,275 Individuals With Combined Net Worth Of Nearly US$30 Trillion

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today, shows that 12,040 new ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals were minted this year, pushing the global UHNW population to a record 211,275, a 6% increase from 2013.

Revealed: The world's most expensive shopping street

Bond Street, Causeway Bay, Champs Elysees and Fifth Avenue the leading contenders for title of world's most expensive and luxurious shopping destination

Feeling Lucky? Maybe It's Time To Invest In Somebody Else's Lawsuit

Then somebody told him about litigation finance, an estimated $1 billion market where investors bet on the outcome of corporate lawsuits.

State Street Research predicts widespread increase in pension fund risk appetite and alternative allocations

Over the next three years, 77 per cent of pension funds expect their appetite for investment risk to increase to enable them to meet long-term liabilities and deliver optimal value for members.

Mergers and acquisitions stay on torrid pace

Two mega-mergers worth a combined $100 billion Monday scorched the hottest year for mergers and acquisitions since before the 2008 financial crisis, and the pace and scope of M&A could be even stronger in 2015.

Risk Appetite Lifts as Growth Expectations Pick Up - BofA Merrill Lynch

Nine-year High in Global Sentiment Towards Japanese Equities

HNW Clients Have Heightened Health Care Concerns, Survey Says

More high-net-worth individuals are concerned about their health in retirement than those with fewer assets

Battle for retail alternatives to intensify for investment managers in 2015, says Fitch

Fitch Ratings' 2015 rating and sector outlooks for investment managers are stable despite increasing competition between traditional and alternative investment managers to meet retail investors' growing appetite for alternative investments and s

Study Shows MFOs on the Rise

Their research indicates that the multi-family office (MFO) channel features over 200 firms controlling more than $700 billion in assets.

How bankers are paid is now everyone’s business

To reform their culture banks must also become smaller and simpler

US Luxury Home Sales Surge as Wealthy Investors Cash in on Property

Sales of multi-million dollar homes have surged across the US as wealthy investors hope on cashing in on the bullish upscale property market of the country.

Cerulli Estimates Multi-Family Office Channel Controls More Than $700 Billion

"We estimate that the multi-family office channel is comprised of more than 200 firms that control more than $700 billion," states Donnie Ethier, associate director at Cerulli.

Private Foundation Assets Up 48% Since Recession Finds New Report From Foundation Source

Trends in Private Foundation Investment Looks at the Portfolios, Performance, and Preferences of Foundations with Less than $50M

Cash And Private Equity Catch The Eye Of Tiger 21 Members - Research

A new survey of TIGER 21 Members shows that a majority of respondents plan to increase their allocation to Cash and Private Equity in the fourth quarter, while on average maintaining their allocations in all other categories.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index: October performance -0.81%

Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.74% in November.

Office Fundamentals Improving in Many Markets Across the Americas, Asia and Europe

From a global perspective, 2014 was a stronger year for the office real estate sector

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