06/12/2015
And while other firms were laying off workers en masse, Vanguard — which is the world's largest financial services firm with over $3 trillion in assets under management — did not get rid of a single employee because of the economic downtu
06/12/2015
Exchange-traded funds are on track for another strong year, with year-to-date inflows totaling $72.5 billion
06/12/2015
Ultimately advisors, and their clients, are turning to alternative strategies because they provide an additional tool that can increase diversification and boost returns
06/12/2015
“SS&C GlobeOp’s Capital Movement Index showed net flows into hedge funds increased at a moderate 0.31% for June 2015, following May’s strong showing,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies
06/11/2015
The average salary of FIFA employees also puts it ahead of its European counterpart
06/11/2015
Canadian towns could see a number of bank branch closures as customers shift away from entering local branches for everyday banking, said Bank of Nova Scotia CEO Brian Porter at an event Thursday.
06/10/2015
Sky Fund and the issuing bank have launched a 10-year note that is linked to the performance of the SkyRank Navigator Index.
06/10/2015
Multiple motivations drive donor-advised fund contributions, Fidelity survey shows
06/08/2015
Oil and gas have traditionally been seen as riskier assets for long term private equity investors
06/08/2015
Refinery29 surveyed 750 women between the ages of 18 – 54 and conducted nine in-home immersion sessions in Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta.
06/08/2015
The majority of wealthy individuals say their most important asset is their health and that their purpose in life would not change if they lost their money
06/08/2015
New research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates finds that over the past five years, packaged portfolios have outperformed advisor-driven portfolios.
06/05/2015
Pershing white paper finds enthusiasm for alternatives, but some barriers to broader adoption persist
06/05/2015
A deeper look at the Form ADV Part 2 disclosures of just the top 10 firms on CNBC’s 'fee-only’ list reveals that nine out of 10 of them share in insurance commissions
06/05/2015
The financial system supports our economy, he said, making us more productive and more dynamic
06/05/2015
Software can be tested and certified
06/05/2015
Financial economists have known for a long time that asset prices fluctuate more than would seem to be efficient.
06/05/2015
When it comes to selecting investments – especially hedge funds, private equity funds and investment banking deals – single-family offices are looking for top-flight expertise.
06/04/2015
The rise in demand comes even after several high-profile investors
06/04/2015
Last year there was a brief period of excitement when international investors believed that incumbent President Dilma Rousseff would lose the general election paving the way for much needed economic reform.