10/26/2017
Lazard's asset management powers profit as advisory fees drop
Financial Advisory operating revenue was $306 million for the third quarter of 2017, 11% lower than the third quarter of 2016.
Alternative Investments
10/26/2017
OppenheimerFunds Honored With 2017 Community Investment Award
The STAR Awards recognize excellence in marketing, communications and innovation in the asset management industry.
10/26/2017
Principal to Acquire MetLife Afore in Mexico
With nearly 25 years in Mexico, Principal is committed to growing across its mandatory pension, voluntary long-term savings, and mutual funds businesses.
10/25/2017
Record flows for exchange traded funds that track bond markets
Fixed-income funds boom led by BlackRock’s investment grade corporate bond vehicle
10/25/2017
Assets swell after Tampa investment firm adds a Palm Beach practice
The firm has offices Tampa, London and now Palm Beach.
10/25/2017
Mariner Wealth Readies $1 Billion for Acquisitions
Financial terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed but are expected to net the firm more than $1 billion.
10/25/2017
Carlyle Group rings the changes in private equity
The firms with the most potential are those that understand tech, writes Henry Sender
10/24/2017
OMERS Opens Singapore Office, Extending Asia-Pacific Presence
Bringing the OMERS presence to Singapore is part of a multi-year strategy being carried out by OMERS to identify promising investment opportunities in emerging markets.
10/22/2017
Intercontinental Exchange Completes Acquisition of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Global Research Index Platform
The acquired indices will be renamed ICE BofAML Indices and will become part of ICE Data Services’ suite of businesses.
10/19/2017
An Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Is Doubling Down On Tech With More Cash, More Office Space And More SoftBank
Mubadala Is Touting Its Connection To SoftBank
10/19/2017
Northern Trust launches $250 million cost-cutting initiative
A company spokesman declined to comment on how many positions would be eliminated or added as part of the cost-cutting initiative.
10/18/2017
iCapitalÒ Network Partners with CAIA Association for Alternative Investments
The 2-day program will be led by CAIA instructors and include a customized agenda emphasizing private equity and hedge funds.
10/17/2017
Hedge funds up 1.43 per cent in September, says Preqin
Activist funds made gains of +2.73 per cent in September
10/16/2017
Kames Capital enters US market
Sales and marketing support will be provided by Kames Capital’s Aegon Asset Management affiliate in the US.
10/16/2017
Ninepoint Partners LP Announces Proposed Fund Mergers
Ninepoint Partners will seek the approval of the securityholders of each Fund and the applicable securities regulator in respect of the proposed Mergers.
10/16/2017
State Street Selected as Primary Fund Administrator Partner in Canada by Fiera Capital
Leading Independent Global Asset Manager Consolidates Service Providers in Expanded Relationship with State Street
10/16/2017
Former Goldman Executive Is Raising Money for Quant Hedge Fund
The duo is raising money as more hedge funds and asset managers start quantitative strategies to adapt to a challenging environment for stock pickers.
10/13/2017
Alternative investments may offer returns, but have risks, too
There qualification rules about who can invest including having a net worth that tops $5 million
10/12/2017
US direct lending fund raises $4.5bn war chest as banks retreat
HPS’s fundraising is sign that credit funds are playing bigger role for smaller companies
10/12/2017
Hedge funds post 11th consecutive month of gains
Emerging market funds are broadly positive, adding to a months-long rally.