Managers of Wealth Americas

Blue Point Capital Partners Closes $700 Million Private Equity Fund

Sixpoint Partners served as exclusive global placement agent

Asset manager of the year: BlackRock

BlackRock delivered some innovative new products and a highly regarded training scheme to build on its already strong foundation in reserve management services

Asset management’s fight for ‘alternative data’ analysts heats up

Asset managers bolster ability to analyse alternative sources such as satellite data

Infinity Capital Partners acquires Collins Capital fund of hedge funds portfolio

The transaction, which closed on December 29, 2017, underscores Infinity's long-term outlook for hedge fund solutions.

Commodities fund Jamison Capital to shut - source

The closure of Jamison, one of the largest commodity-focused hedge funds, comes after several other big names have closed shop in recent months.

Fidelity Launches Fidelity Investment Grade Total Bond Fund

Fidelity Investment Grade Total Bond Fund is a flexible fixed income strategy that aims to provide a steady flow of income and the potential for capital appreciation for Canadian investors.

BNY Mellon to Launch FX Prime Brokerage Service

Clients will be able to transact an extensive suite of FX products while also enjoying access to pre- and post-trade services and BNY Mellon's market-leading collateral, funding and liquidity capabilities.

Biggest US state fund to invest in Middle East via Abu Dhabi-based fund

Alaska Permanent Corporation Fund to seed Middle East, Africa and South Asia McKinley fund

AIMA COO to create Canadian alternatives trade association

Our new organisation will be a Canadian not-for-profit trade association.

Impax Asset Management completes Pax World Management takeover

The existing management and investment teams of both the companies will be retained, with Pax president and CEO Joe Keefe continuing to head the firm.

Validus bought up by AIG

Validus is an excellent strategic fit for AIG

VanEck to Acquire Dutch ETF Issuer

VanEck, founded and headquartered in New York, currently has assets under management of approximately USD 46 billion

Ackman cuts staff, shuns limelight as he seeks to turn around fund

Ackman also plans to go silent, at least for awhile, the people said, a major change in style for one of Wall Street’s most voluble investors.

Redwood launches new behavioural finance ETF

New fund aims to profit from the collective effects of investors’ emotional mistakes

Ex-Noble head Frase mulls commodities comeback with own fund

Veteran oil trader Jeffrey Frase has been meeting with investors to test the waters for what he hopes will be his commodities trading comeback.

How Mexico’s biggest Afore plans to capitalize on mutual fund rule change

His investment team is led by Leonardo Villa and Méndez said he doesn’t expect to have to add hire new people following the regulation change.

Christie’s International Real Estate Opens Its First Ever Real Estate Brokerage Gallery Space in Its Flagship New York City Auction House

Joins forces with real estate industry-leading Erin Boisson Aries team

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