03/29/2017
Quantopian Chooses SS&C to Optimize Operational Efficiencies
Quantopian appointed SS&C as its fund administrator
Alternative Investments
03/29/2017
Hedge fund buyers are getting soaked
It’s been one high-profile disaster after another in the hedge-fund world, and it’s hitting wealthy investors where it really hurts.
03/28/2017
Why Warren Buffett hasn't really turned against active fund management
Who considered him to be his guiding influence on his approach to investing.
03/28/2017
Great West Life announces creation of Advisory Network
In addition to introducing the Advisory Network name, this journey saw the creation “of three key business units
03/28/2017
Risk Strategies acquires Terrell Insurance
Terrell Insurance Services fits our model very well
03/27/2017
Can the emerging market bull run continue?
Investors should also bear in mind that some emerging markets are proxies for the global demand for commodities.
03/27/2017
BlackRock unveils two new index funds for MPF’s DIS
The DIS will be introduced on April 1. Contributions from Hong Kong employees who have not made any investment choices for their MPF accounts will be invested in DIS funds.
03/27/2017
Wells Fargo Asset Management Wins Eight Lipper Fund Awards
Three of the five Wells Fargo Funds recognized are multiyear Lipper Fund Award winners
03/27/2017
BlackRock and Vanguard call for delay to fiduciary rule
President Trump’s review of the controversial law has prompted calls for a postponement
03/27/2017
Once golden, Robert Rubin's hedge fund proteges lose some luster
It really is an evolve-or-die world.
03/27/2017
Genstar Fund VIII closes with $3.95 bln of capital
Genstar closed its previous fund, Genstar Capital Partners VII, with approximately $2.1 billion of total committed capital, in 2015.
03/27/2017
Risk Strategies Company Acquires Terrell Insurance Services Inc., adds Private Client Personal Lines Capabilities to Dallas Operations
Terrell has more than 20 years of insurance broking experience in the Dallas-area market
03/24/2017
2017 Lipper Awards Highlight Nuveen’s Investment Excellence
The Nuveen Tradewinds Value Opportunities Fund will be reorganized into the Nuveen NWQ Global Equity Income Fund effective March 24, 2017.
03/24/2017
Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Fund Wins Two Lipper Fund Awards
Fund Honored for Third Consecutive Year
03/24/2017
Eton Park hedge fund to close
"Disappointing results" prompt closure of Eric Mindich's thirteen-year-old hedge fund.
03/23/2017
Why are investors on edge over Trump’s healthcare vote?
A vote on the repeal of Obamacare has become a focus for a US stock market that has rallied sharply
03/23/2017
Top Akzo investor Columbia Threadneedle says wants firm to talk to PPG over deal
However, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the 17th biggest investor in Akzo by firm, joined with U.S. hedge fund Elliott Advisors in calling for management led by Chief Executive Ton Buechner to engage fully with PPG.
03/23/2017
New private equity platform launched
Fengate recently completed an investment in the Cricket Energy Group of Companies
03/22/2017
When Hedge Funds Should Avoid Private Placement Life Insurance
Single-family offices, for example, continue to invest in hedge funds.
03/22/2017
Cantor buys San Diego ETF investment firm
"With this transaction, we continue the build out of our asset management business, which is an important element of the overall strategic direction of our firm,"