02/13/2015
Placing Strategic Beta ETFs Under The Portfolio Microscope
An in-depth examination of how financial advisors use strategic beta ETFs within client portfolios to achieve desired investment outcomes
Alternative Investments
02/13/2015
For Aequitas Capital, Small Firms Are the Sweet Spot
Rice said Aequitas looks for firms that have a high-net-worth focus
02/13/2015
Wall Street's Battle for Derek Jeter -- and His Wallet
People close to Morgan Stanley say Ford has been instrumental in maintaining the firm’s relationship with Jeter
02/13/2015
BlackRock launches global impact investing platform
The US fund manager said in a statement that the new unit, known as BlackRock Impact, will align clients’ investment aims with social and environmental objectives.
02/12/2015
Norway Fund Buys 45% of New York’s 11 Times Square Tower
It landed its first tenant in 2010
02/12/2015
Fed approves Simmons First National Corp bank mergers
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Thursday said it had approved Simmons First National Corp's merger with Community First Bancshares Inc and its merger with Liberty Bancshares Inc.
02/12/2015
Manhattan Luxury Condos Turn to High-End Rentals in Days
One Tuesday last month, a buyer at Manhattan’s Stella Tower completed the $5.35 million purchase of a two-bedroom condominium on the 14th floor.
02/11/2015
Guggenheim Enhances Innovative Strategic Beta Product Suite
Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory business of Guggenheim Partners, today announced the launch of Guggenheim S&P High Income Infrastructure ETF, the first yield-weighted global infrastructure ETF designed to he
02/11/2015
Asset managers La Française, Alger agree strategic partnership
La Française, majority owned by Credit Mutuel Nord Europe, managed 48 billion euros (36 billion pounds) at the end of December
02/11/2015
Fiera Capital acquires U.S. fixed income investment firm; Bolsters U.S. asset management operations
Fiera Capital Corporation a leading independent Canadian investment firm, announced today that it reached an agreement to acquire New York based Samson Capital Advisors LLC, a prominent U.S. fixed income investment management firm with US$7.6 billion in
02/10/2015
Private equity firm acquires Nebraska-based wealth manager
NorthStar is based in Omaha and it employs about 700 people
02/10/2015
Private Equity Buyer to Give NorthStar M&A Firepower
A private equity option really rose to the top because it allowed us to continue to own a portion of the business
02/09/2015
Signature Group Investments recently announced its first acquisition of 2015
Signature prefers doing deals with community banks
02/09/2015
Stream of Foreign Wealth Flows to Elite New York Real Estate
Behind the dark glass towers of the Time Warner Center looming over Central Park, a majority of owners have taken steps to keep their identities hidden
02/09/2015
New York hotel sells for $2 million a room
A New York hotel which has not even opened yet has been sold to Chinese investors for US $230 million
02/09/2015
Half of Germany’s gold stored in vaults under the streets of Manhattan. Or is it?
Boehringer is a gold bug, a member of the impassioned tribe of investors and academics who distrust central banks and paper money
02/09/2015
BGC Becomes The First Interdealer Broker To Launch An Electronic Platform For The Yen IRS Market
This new market offering utilizes BGC Trader, BGC's proprietary multi-asset, integrated voice and electronic price execution platform.
02/09/2015
ICICI Bank to repatriate capital from Canadian arm for second time
The bank is also planning to optimise the capital invested in its UK subsidiary.
02/09/2015
Many Hedge Funds Can Significantly Benefit By Using Captive Insurance Companies
The profit possibilities are especially present with offshore captive insurance companies
02/09/2015
LPL Financial Welcomes Wellspring Advisor Group
Carroll is a veteran to retirement planning with nearly 30 years of experience