04/08/2013
Mitsubishi UFJ to buy Deutsche Bank’s US realty loan biz
Japanese banks, which have relatively strong financial bases, are expected to increase their acquisition of overseas operations, Kyodo said.
Alternative Investments
04/07/2013
SSgA Partners with GSO / Blackstone to Bring First Actively Managed Senior Loan ETF to Market
The SPDR Blackstone / GSO Senior Loan ETF is the first actively managed ETF to provide exposure to senior loans.
04/07/2013
Worldwide investment funds attract net sales of EUR 828 billion in 2012
Includes main highlights for Q4 2012.
04/03/2013
Global ETP flows pass $70bn in record Q1
The group reports this year so far equities have accounted for 93 per cent of flows, with developed markets making up $60.5bn of flows.
04/03/2013
One in three hedge fund workers admits to knowing about rule-breaking, says US survey
One in three hedge fund employees has admitted to having “personally observed” rule-breaking a work, a survey has revealed, raising serious concerns about fraud in the high-rolling industry.
04/03/2013
Lyxor and US boutique team up for credit fund launch
It will be the first event driven, credit orientated strategy to be added to Lyxor’s Alternative Ucits Platform.
04/02/2013
Schroders completes acquisition of STW Fixed Income Management LLC
Schroders completes acquisition of STW Fixed Income Management LLC
04/02/2013
Nationwide, Reich & Tang to buy HighMark funds: sources
UnionBanCal is selling 19 of its 24 HighMark Funds to Nationwide Financial
04/01/2013
Bank of the West Extends Investment Advisory Options to Broader Range of Investors
Investment Advisory Solutions Gain Momentum with Clients
04/01/2013
The Korea Fund Announces Investment Manager Merger
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investing primarily in equity securities trading on the Korean stock exchanges.
04/01/2013
Gold Rises in April Start, Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 15M
Gold for June delivery gained $5.20, or 0.3%, to $1,600.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York
03/27/2013
Hedge Fund Titan Buys Hamptons Property for $60 Million
He seems to be taking a similar approach to his real estate
03/26/2013
Hedge Fund Managers Face Tough Business Climate and Heightened Investment Expectations
Study Identifies Six Requisites for Long-Term Success
03/26/2013
Credit Suisse Announces AES Options Offered Through PrimeTrade
The integration with PrimeTrade expands our offering to clients and will help us continue to grow our presence as a leader in electronic options trading globally."
03/26/2013
Wilmington Trust and BlackRock ink partnership
The BlackRock funds significantly expand Wilmington Trust's collective fund product offering
03/26/2013
$616 Million Poorer, Hedge Fund Owner Still Buys Art
Mr. Cohen’s acquisition is one of the most expensive private art sales transacted
03/25/2013
6 Ways Hedge Funds Need to Adapt Now
Institutional investors and fund managers speak out on what it takes to succeed in a tough climate
03/25/2013
Former Commodities Corporation Alums Launch Witherspoon Asset Management
The firm’s strategic approach to managed futures provides an alternative to funds already in the ’40 Act space.
03/25/2013
I.A. Englander expands Prime Services Division
The MA&PS platform delivers tools that allow emerging hedge fund managers to easily operate a complex (SMA)
03/20/2013
Cocke Finkelstein buys Lane Management
The new company CFLane will employ over 800 employees