Managers of Wealth Americas

Baird to buy wealth manager

Terms of the deal, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, were not disclosed.

RBC takes robo-advisor service national – making it easy for Canadians to access investment advice online

RBC InvestEase brings convenience, speed and simplicity to fit Canadians’ busy lifestyles

Scotiabank Selling Operations in Saint Lucia, Other Caribbean Countries

Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets Division acted as exclusive financial advisor to Scotiabank on both transactions.

Aberdeen Standard maps countries on ESG credentials

The research found that, without globalisation, poverty reduction in developing nations would not have happened over the past 20 years

Hedge Fund Throws a Lifeline to HNA Unit Shunned by Wall Street

Pactera’s difficulties, some of which haven’t been previously reported, illustrate how HNA is still struggling to cope with the debt burden amassed during a $40 billion takeover spree.

Ex-Goldman Banker Channels the Hulk for Deals With Billionaires

Gerry Cardinale's RedBird Capital cultivates wealthy families.

Fleet Complete Announces New Investment Partnership with Ontario Teachers’

Ontario Teachers' Private Capital group has a long history of investing in the technology sector, as well as a track record of working with leading management teams to execute on their growth ambitions.

Ifunds launches combined passive and active ethical range

All equity exposure is through ETFs and trackers that invest only in companies that meet socially responsible investing (SRI) criteria.

Hedge fund manager’s tearful apology video after losing $200 million of clients’ money goes viral

A hedge fund manager who lost hundreds of millions of dollars of clients’ money has gone viral for a tearful apology video.

Anbang Hires Bank of America for Luxury Hotels Sale

Blackstone held initial discussions about bidding for some of Anbang’s assets

Vanguard amasses £1bn from UK retail investors

The low-cost US asset management giant broke through the billion-pound level just 18 months after launching its direct investment service

AllianceBernstein snaps up UK boutique

AB's strong suit has always been, and will continue to be, the firm's commitment to fundamental research.

Global Money Managers Rush To Raise Mexican Infrastructure Funds Before New Government Takes Office

Global money managers fear that the incoming administration, which does not hide its nationalistic tendencies, will frown on Afores’ money being used to invest internationally.

Colony Capital and HB2 Announce Formation of New Energy Focused Investment Management Platform, “Colony HB2 Energy”

The new company will be named Colony HB2 Energy

Loomis Sayles and McDonnell Investment Management Announce Agreement to Combine

Natixis Investment Managers plans to transfer ownership of McDonnell Investment Management to Loomis Sayles on January 1, 2019.

IG Wealth Management recognized at 2018 Lipper Awards

Lipper® tracks 125,000 funds worldwide.

2018 Global Alternative Fund Survey

Amid a shifting industry landscape, alternative asset managers continue to juggle a number of pressing strategic business issues

Managers ride A-share wave to attract more investments

Firms pile on strategies to offer institutions way into hot Chinese market

Family offices hungry for private equity

Based on an admittedly limited but probably quite representative poll of 75 family offices worldwide, the report predicts a 73% rise in allocation to private equity by family offices from 2017 to 2019, or US$51 million to $88 million per family office.

Family Offices Continue to Favor Private Equity for High Returns

Family offices’ increasing investment in private equity is primarily driven by the consistent, oversized return of this asset class

Alternative Investments