10/19/2018
Nordea to take Cowart’s US fund in-house for ESG revamp
The fund will also be able to use derivative instruments where necessary.
Alternative Investments
10/19/2018
T. Rowe hands expanded role to US and multi-asset CIO
The company said Giroux had been involved in several such projects in recent years, and the new position formalises this work.
10/18/2018
Lyxor expands operations in the LatAm market
In the Andes, Lyxor already offers ETFs to pension funds and has a partnership with LarrainVial for the group to distribute its strategies in Chile, Peru and Colombia. It is now looking to offer liquid alternatives in Chile.
10/18/2018
GWL Realty Advisors announces agreement to acquire Guggenheim Real Estate private equity platform and related funds
GRE will combine with EverWest Real Estate Investors (EverWest), a Denver based real estate investment management and operating business acquired by GWLRA U.S. in February 2018.
10/18/2018
Seven Banks Join Forces to Transform Trade Finance
The “Trade Information Network” aims to establish an inclusive industry standard in multi-bank trade finance
10/17/2018
$366bn pension earmarks gender diversity as priority
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which manages pensions for 20 million people, says it will target companies with poor gender diversity in the year ahead.
10/17/2018
Prudential Capital opens Mexico City office
Prudential Capital is a consistent provider of financing through changing economic and political cycles.
10/16/2018
Northern Trust’s approach to ESG evolves over the years
Starting in 2008, the Northern Global Sustainability Index Fund was the first sustainable investing fund offered by NTAM.
10/16/2018
The Art of Product Management at Vanguard
Vanguard had a dramatic year for new ETFs.
10/16/2018
French alts shop targets Brazil and Mexico
The firm would serve both markets from its New York and Santiago offices
10/12/2018
New York Life Investments Launches First "Muni 360 Platform"
New Platform Will Help Investors Navigate the Muni Landscape
10/12/2018
Asana's retail-only property fund gets further backing from US pension funds
TCRS said the fund will buy mispriced, urban-infill retail assets before improving them.
10/11/2018
Canada's Low-Carbon Innovators Get Boost From TD
The launch of the TD Sustainable Future Lab will help give cleantech innovation a home in Waterloo and help to amplify our collective efforts to develop solutions for the new economy.
10/08/2018
Chubb Announces Finalists for the 19th Annual Chubb Charity Challenge National Tournament
Regional event winners advance to national golf competition with a chance to win up to $50,000 for their charity
10/08/2018
CFTC and ASIC sign fintech cooperation arrangement
This arrangement will encourage the development of emerging financial and compliance technologies and continue to enhance global awareness of the critical role of regulators in 21st century digital markets.
10/04/2018
Pimco to buy muni-bond manager
To ensure continuity for Gurtin clients, the firm will maintain its San Diego and Chicago offices, and its investment team will continue managing its funds and separate accounts.
10/03/2018
Generational Group Acquires Wealth Management Firm Talis Advisors
"In addition, Generational Group will help us augment and enhance client experience using best-in-class tools and additional resources."
10/02/2018
RL360 pushes LatAm expansion with Uruguay office
“Opening up in Montevideo really illustrates how importantly we view the Latin American market."
10/01/2018
72-year-old Fidelity bets on the future with blockchain, virtual reality and AI
The firm, which administers more than $7 trillion in customer assets, spends $2.5 billion a year on tech through Fidelity Labs and its Fidelity Center for Applied Technology.
09/30/2018
Meet the Dallas developer amassing discounted estates through auctions
Mehrdad Moayedi won Sam Wyly’s Aspen home in an auction at 75 percent its asking price