Managers of Wealth Americas

Hedgies Stumble Upon the Brilliant Idea of Investing in Apple

It found, first of all, that all those “sophisticated investors” would have been better off stashing their money in basi

Stifel to buy wealth manager

The acquisition will add 730 financial advisers, boosting Stifel’s headcount of wealth management professionals by 35% to more than 2,800.

Carlyle Hedge-Fund Unit Has Big Outflow

Carlyle is one of several buyout firms that has expanded into hedge funds in recent years

Harbour partners with global asset manager

“In searching for an appropriate global equity manager to partner with, we sought a manager with a strong track-record, high quality people, a research edge and a philosophical alignment with Harbour.”

Gold Fever Fading as $4 Billion Erased From Funds: Commodities

The net-long position in gold tumbled 18 percent

Big money managers warming to ETFs

That is up from 11 firms, 20 portfolios and $3 billion in AUM when the program was launched in August 2013.

Sprott 2015 Flow-Through Limited Partnership Completes First Closing on CEE Units

Flow-through partnerships are one of the most effective tax reduction strategies available to Canadians

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co buys Cohn Financial in US

CFG is specialized in offering customized private placement variable universal life insurance and private placement variable annuities.

Costa Rica confirms underwriting team for up to US$1bn bond

The country has appointed international law firm Arnold & Porter as legal advisor for the sale.

Uber Expands Funding Round by $1 Billion

The move, which was confirmed by Uber, comes just weeks after the company closed a $1.2 billion round of financing

Robo-Advisor Betterment Raises $60 Million, Led by Francisco Partners

Betterment LLC raised $60 million from private equity firm Francisco Partners and other investors

Apex Aua Grows at 31% and Makes Senior North America Appointment

By leveraging Apex’s ability to bring global fund structures to the U.S., Westley will have responsibility for growing Apex’s North American operations and integrating potential acquisitions.

More money please! Record amount of PE funds hit market

Money may be coming in, but not everyone is getting it.

TD Asset Management Inc. surpasses $100 billion in assets under management in TD Mutual Funds

TDAM manages TD Mutual Funds, on behalf of more than 1.9 million investors

Venovate Partners With Capital Hedge to Bring Quality Alternative Investments to Mid-Sized Institutions and Family Offices

For investors, Venovate streamlines the due diligence process, providing the necessary information to support an investment decision

Alternative Investments