Managers of Wealth Americas

Choosing A Single-Family Office Operational Structure

There are a number of different types of operational structures the ultra-wealthy are adopting when they establish their single-family offices.

ETFGI claims Q2 ETF assets will beat hedge funds

The second quarter of 2015 will see assets invested in the global ETF/ETP industry beat the global hedge fund industry

Japan Insurers Pile Into U.S. Debt

As global bond yields dry up, U.S. Treasurys become most viable alternative

Here’s the Old Nemesis Starting to Spook Bond Traders Again

Three months ago, bond traders were bracing for deflation in the U.S.

Schwab CEO Praises Fast 'Robo-Advisor' Start, Laments Low Rates

Charles Schwab Corp's automated investment product has attracted $1.5 billion of assets in over 23,000 accounts in its first six weeks

Investors wary of cyber attacks – KPMG

A cyber attack could cost a business its backing with more than three quarters of institutional investors saying they would be discouraged from financing a company that had been hacked

B/Ds, Custodians, and Asset Managers Need to Adapt as Advisor Teaming Gains Speed

According to new research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates, broker/dealers, custodians, and asset managers need to adapt as advisor teaming grows.

SS&C GlobeOp: Forward Redemptions Dip to 3.36% in April

Published on the 15th business day of the month, the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator presents a timely and accurate view of the redemption pipeline for investors in hedge funds on the SS&C GlobeOp administration platform.

American Activist Investors Take Another Charge at Europe

For many American funds, the appeal of Europe may be that it is less crowded than the U.S.

The Value of Sound and Progressive Regulation

Thoughts on the current Global regulatory agenda and the attractiveness of the Jersey Funds platform delivered at the pre conference Dinner - AIMA Global Regulatory Conference - New York

Greater Capabilities and More Competition Will Shake Up Market for OCIO Services

According to the latest research from Cerulli Associates, a global analytics firm, the need for greater capabilities and more competition will likely shake up the market for outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services.

Putting the Customer First

Regulation will reshape the U.S. asset and wealth management industries

Affluents Will Travel in New Luxury Style in 2015

Ultimate Guide to Winning the Hearts & Dollars of Today's Affluent Traveler

There are now more hedge funds than ever

Investors have the choice of an estimated 10,149 hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as of March 31

10 Most Famous Hedge Fund Managers

We’ve compiled a list of the ten most famous hedge fund managers, in no particular order

Will Brokers Bow to Higher Fiduciary Standard?

U.S. regulators’ push to make stockbrokers more accountable to clients could end brokerages’ sales of proprietary or high-fee products.

Investment Managers Expect Lower U.S. Corporate Profits - Northern Trust

Northern Trust invests with more than 200 external managers worldwide

BlackRock’s Laurence Fink Sounds Warning on Risk

Earnings exceed Wall Street views, while revenue falls shy

Fundamental Transition Underway as Business Ecosystems Come of Age - Deloitte

Report highlights accelerating shift from relatively self-contained corporations to co-creative business ecosystems

Institutional investors tap into social media

The survey shows that Twitter is seen as having some value as a news feed

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