Managers of Wealth Americas

Macquarie Capital Adds Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Industry Coverage

Jeremy Parker joins Macquarie Capital as a Managing Director leading the Aerospace, Defense and Government Services coverage in New York

MetLife Tried to Shed Fed Oversight in 2008

What is less known is that MetLife also attempted in August 2008 to shed Fed supervision by applying to change the nature of its banking charter, according to a public notice of the application filing obtained by The Wall Street Journal.

Ally Financial to buy digital wealth management firm TradeKing Group BBR Staff Writer

The deal is part of Ally Financial's plans to expand into new business lines including wealth management, mortgages and credit cards.

Stone Point Capital Acquires Majority Stake in NFP Advisor Services

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant, has entered into an agreement with funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm focused on investing in the global financial services industry.

Opus Fund Services - Best Global Hedge Fund Administrator

Indeed, Opus is at the vanguard of providing administration services to managers investing in the marketplace or `peer-to-peer' lending space.

RMBS slowly moving back into portfolios

Execs say once-reviled investments aren't the same as earlier incarnation

Natixis Global Asset Management Launches New Sustainable Equity Fund

Applies a Thematic Approach to ESG Analysis for Investors Looking for Impactful and Responsible Management

State Street to Buy G.E.’s Asset Management Business

GE Asset Management has more than $100 billion in assets under management and more than 100 institutional clients

McCarthy Capital Closes $353 Million Growth Equity Fund

The firm’s investment team brings a disciplined adherence to the mission of growing businesses in partnership with management.

BlackRock Plans to Cut About 400 Jobs in Coming Weeks

In a memo to employees, BlackRock said the job cuts have not yet been finalized and that those affected by the changes will be treated fairly and with respect.

Louis Bacon's charity says it was victim of executive accused of fraud

The foundation put $25 million into what federal authorities on Monday called a "brazen" scheme to defraud investors.

Excel Funds Management Inc. announces partnership with Aditya Birla Sun Life Company Pte. Limited

Capitalizing on the mounting interest in overseas markets, Excel Funds will be hosting a panel of global investment experts, including representatives from BSLAMC

Hamilton Bancorp and Fraternity Bancorp Merger Receives Approval

The merger is expected to close on May 13, 2016.

State Street to buy GE Asset Management

GEAM has more than $100 billion in assets under management for more than 100 institutional clients

'Triggers’ help hedge funds achieve outperformance when investing in LatAm

The second issue that investors are interested for is the rule of law.

Hedge fund Luxor Capital alters terms of withdrawal plan

Only clients who asked to get their money out on April 1 and July 1 will see a portion of their money put into the SPV and the fund will not charge any fees on these assets.

Hedge Funds start pulling out of Silicon Valley as startups fail to deliver

"We've completely stopped investing in private tech," said Jeremy Abelson, a portfolio manager at Irving Investors, a small hedge fund based in New York. "I'm done with intangible valuations, unknown exits, unknown liquidity, and

Donald Trump's Hedge Fund Investments Aren't Doing So Well

But the billionaire seems unfazed

Nomura plans layoffs in North America

In the Americas, the company has posted pretax losses for six straight quarters.

Prepare for Disruption in High Net Worth Insurance Segment

The high net worth client segment has been and will continue to be a strongly pursued segment for all financial institutions.

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