Managers of Wealth Americas

Canada Life to take over £2bn annuities

Canada Life’s acquisition of Retirement Advantage was reported to have added more than 30,000 pension and equity release customers to the company

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index at 0.42 per cent in July

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted, independent monthly window on hedge fund performance.

Credit Suisse Asset Management invests in Solve Advisors

The resulting data is used by its buy-side, sell-side, accounting and valuation firm clients for price discovery, trade idea generation and to streamline analysis.

British and Canadian growth funds team up for first time to invest in Vancouver-based tech company

The two private-sector funds aim to invest long-term, taking minority ownership stakes in small and medium-sized companies looking to grow larger.

CIT to Acquire Mutual of Omaha Bank

Mutual of Omaha Bank has a talented and dedicated team that built a successful, vibrant institution.

Stifel to Acquire George K. Baum & Company

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and it is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Median Total Master Trust Return Continues Positive Performance

For the second consecutive quarter endowments underperformed other plan types; due to having the largest allocation to alternatives.

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio backs China despite trade war escalation

I believe China is a competitor of the United States or Chinese businesses are competitors of American businesses

FinecoBank Adds More Options with Inclusion of Canadian Stocks

Last week, the bank added the Chinese Yuan to its multicurrency offer. The week before was the launch of the Euro Direct Debit feature for UK customers.

Majority of Both Parents, Students Wish They Spent More Time Planning for College Costs

“As tuition bills are sent out to families with children attending college this fall, it is important that they look at all of their options to fill any funding gaps,” said Coughlin.

U.S. Employers Shifting Toward Variable Compensation and Customized Benefits

Additionally, more than one out of four (26 percent) employers indicated higher healthcare costs

Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties to Hedge Fund CEO Financing $1.79B GateHouse & Gannett Merger

The new company could have a tremendous impact on political news coverage and editorial voice.

Berkshire’s Cash Pile Hits a Record

Buffett has previously dealt with the issue of cash piling up as he waits to strike, but never at this size.

KKR Acquires Salesforce Tower in Atlanta

New Investment Underscores Commitment to Sunbelt Growth

PE fund launches capital raising

The company would target an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 15 per cent and a three-four per cent dividend yield over the life of the trust and the current offer would be open to institutional investors and family offices who were the traditional private

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