Managers of Wealth Americas

As U.S. inflation hits 31-year high, banks assess risks and opportunities

Goldman Sachs Chief Operating Officer John Waldron last month identified inflation as the No. 1 risk that could derail the global economy and stock markets.

Blackstone Announces $5.6 Billion Final Close of Second GP Stakes Fund

This is a strong recognition of Blackstone’s unique value proposition in the GP Stakes market and the rigorous approach our team brings to identifying and investing behind great firms.

2021 Q3 Hedge Fund Report – Quarterly Review

Over the quarter, 59.02% of funds delivered a positive annual return versus 82.03% in Q2 and 73.4% in Q1.

Bell AM announces distribution partnership with US manager

Spouting Rock was a specialist in providing alternative, traditional and thematic investment solutions that helped enhance portfolios and protect wealth.

Nicola Wealth Real Estate acquires two prime multi-tenant industrial properties to expand Denver portfolio

The Chatfield Distribution Centre and the South Santa Fe Portfolio will add 158,545 sf of small & mid bay industrial product on 10.56 acres of land to a growing commercial portfolio

A Global First: BMO Supports Bruce Power with World's First Nuclear Green Financing Framework

"Clean nuclear power is crucial to fighting climate change, and today's announcement marks another industry-leading step in the company's environmental, social and governance strategy,"

KKR and Apache Capital Form £1.7BN Strategic Partnership

The joint venture between Apache Capital and KKR follows the success of Apache Capital and Moda’s second operational multifamily BTR scheme, Moda, The Lexington, in Liverpool

Canada Life strengthens segregated fund shelf with sustainable portfolios

These funds give investors access to portfolios diversified across asset classes, regions and responsible investing strategies.

Hedge fund net inflows top USD23bn in first three quarters as volatility increases

For the second quarter in a row, Citco observed a strong correlation between volatility and trading volumes.

Harbourfront Group Reports 54.9% Year Over Year Revenue Growth

“Q3 results reflect our company’s continuing dedication to its clients throughout the year and despite the effects of the pandemic.

Distressed Debt Is Dead; Long Live ‘Opportunistic Credit’

A number of fund managers have recently re-branded their distressed funds as “opportunistic real estate” investments.

Venturi Sells Minority Stake to Bravura Capital

Private equity veteran Kent Weldon has made a private investment in Venturi Private Wealth, a fast-growing RIA founded by Merrill Lynch veteran Russ Norwood.

Bridge Alternatives targets institutional fund managers with C-suite outsourcing business

Division will be led by Kyle Fields, formerly of SS&C Technologies and PricewaterhouseCoopers

IQ-EQ acquires U.S. outsourced compliance provider

Global Investor Services Group IQ-EQ deepens its U.S. foothold with strategic acquisition

CIBC Asset Management adds new ETFs to its platform

The following ETFs have closed their initial offerings of units and will begin trading on the NEO Exchange today.

Franklin Resources Announces the Acquisition of Lexington Partners

Materially expands breadth and scale of Franklin Templeton’s alternative asset capabilities

AlixPartners buys management consulting firm Galt & Company

The firm’s consultants help clients improve management capabilities, decision processes and standards, and resource allocation to deliver competitive advantage and superior returns.

State Street Announces Partnerships with MIT’s Antionette Schoar, Harvard’s Robin Greenwood to Advance Cryptocurrency and Macroeconomic Research Initiatives

Professors Join State Street Associates, State Street’s Hub for Academic Partnerships and Data Science

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Announces Portfolio Management Change for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 752 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2021.

Citizens Financial Group Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of JMP Group

This transaction further strengthens the bank’s growing corporate financial advisory capabilities.

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