Managers of Wealth Americas

Global private equity funds raise record $453 billion in 2017: Preqin

Private equity firms are also showing an increasing appetite for taking non-controlling positions in companies, which expands the field of possible investments.

BlackRock's iShares posts record yearly inflows for 2017

Predicts global ETF industry will more than double by 2022

Fidelity retirement funds take multiyear hit from commodities bet

Realized losses in the Commodity Strategy Fund have totaled $3.26 billion since 2012

NextCapital adds $30 million in funding

The company will use the money to add talent in software development, customer operations and building algorithms, says President Dirk Quayle.

Chile boutique Toesca eyes international expansion with new hire

Chilean boutique Toesca Asset Management is setting its sights on expanding its business beyond its borders by targeting international clients in Europe

Executive at top hedge fund among Costa Rica crash victims

The other victims were Steinberg’s wife, Irene, and their three sons

Financial health of largest U.S. corporate pension plans improved modestly in 2017, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds

Stock market strength, larger employer contributions fueled uptick in funded status

How high-frequency trading hit a speed bump

Smaller volumes and a fall in market volatility have dented business — so much so that some are quitting

Fortis Celebrates a Milestone

The Corporation also increased its footprint with operations in the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos and Belize in the Caribbean.

BlackRock Likes Japanese Stocks Best After Emerging Markets

Japan’s benchmark Topix index has rallied 20 percent this year as global growth has helped generate record Japanese corporate profits

Steven Cohen Plans a New Hedge Fund. Investors Are Wary.

Mr. Cohen was a singular figure on Wall Street.

BNY Mellon Investment Management Launches Dreyfus Global Multi-Asset Income Fund

The Fund uses an actively managed global multi-asset strategy that focuses on income generation.

eVestment: Investors add $10.79 billion to hedge funds in November

While November was positive both in terms of flows and the proportion of managers experiencing inflows (52% with inflows), for the year, only 40% of funds have net inflows.

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: December notifications 4.18%

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator represents the sum of forward redemption notices received from investors in hedge funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the SS&C GlobeOp platform

Manulife Asset Management expands business, delivers strong investment performance in 2017

Total global assets managed by the firm were CAD$477 billion1 as of September 30, 2017*, up six per cent from September 30 last year.

Tax Break For Hedge Fund Managers Mostly Survives In GOP Bill

President Trump promised during the campaign to crack down on hedge fund managers who were "getting away with murder....

Anchor Capital Advisors to regain majority ownership from Boston Private

In conjunction with regaining ownership of the company, Anchor is also implementing a leadership succession plan.

Stifel Named Mid-Market Equity House of the Year

This is the third time in the last five years that Stifel has been awarded this honor, recognizing outstanding capital markets achievement.

Investors could be disappointed by equities in 2018, say Manulife Asset Management experts in new report

In "Global Intelligence: Outlook 2018," Megan Greene and Bob Boyda outline views on risk, volatility, tax cuts, trade

AMP Capital has today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase a minority stake in US-based real estate investment manager PCCP.

PCCP is a strong strategic and cultural fit with AMP Capital and we look forward to a successful partnership.

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