07/17/2018
BlackRock begins exploration of bitcoin
The asset manager has set up a working group to investigate ways it can take advantage of the fast-growing cryptocurrency market
Alternative Investments
07/12/2018
BlackRock Is Preparing to Open a Sales Office in Argentina
Location adds to offices in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia
07/12/2018
World’s largest investment fund drops two investments with Colorado ties
Tri-State cut for burning coal; JBS lost investment due to “gross corruption”
07/12/2018
iM Global Partner acquires stake in Sirios Capital Management
iM Global Partner will provide Sirios with select client service, sales and marketing support, as well as access to its US distribution platform
07/12/2018
Natixis IM acquires stake in US asset manager
The impact of the transaction on Natixis’ CET1 ratio is estimated to be approximately -15 basis points (bps).
07/11/2018
Brighton Jones Acquires Blueprint Capital Services
The news isn't just a win for Brighton Jones and Blueprint clients—it's also a win for the Seattle community and beyond
07/09/2018
$6.5bn Fund Platform Of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Has A Buyer
The concept of a Ucits fund is to offer the investors across Europe various hedge-fund type products, without the risk that is commonly associated with hedge-fund investments.
07/06/2018
Manulife Sets Up $2 Billion Infrastructure Fund
The new John Hancock Infrastructure Fund will invest in the structures and entities that keep civilization going.
07/04/2018
Legal & General’s U.S Pension Risk Transfer business volume nears $2bn
Demand continues to build for insurers that are flexible and highly responsive to dynamic client needs
07/02/2018
Six firms in running to manage $1 billion Abraaj healthcare fund: sources
How Abraaj used some of the money in the healthcare fund led to a dispute with four investors including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the International Finance Corp.
07/02/2018
Northern Trust Delivers New Compliance Monitoring Capabilities
Bringing Enhanced Governance and Transparency to Asset Owners across the Globe
06/29/2018
LPL Financial Welcomes Rockline Wealth Management
Rockline Wealth Management reported that it served approximately $415 million of client brokerage and advisory assets as of April 20
06/28/2018
Vanguard and Fidelity roll out new ESG funds
The new ETFS will complement the firm’s existing FTSE Social Index fund, Vanguard said in a statement.
06/27/2018
Wunderlich Securities, Inc. to be Rebranded as B. Riley Wealth Management, Inc.
This brand transition reflects Wunderlich’s enhanced investment services, products and capabilities since becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of B. Riley and part of its diverse platform of services.
06/25/2018
Investors With $5 Trillion Have Room to Cut Emerging Debt
Global debt-fund allocations are close to 10-year average
06/20/2018
McCaskill's husband invested $1 million in hedge fund set up in Caymans
McCaskill's campaign said Shepard pays all taxes on his investment in the hedge fund
06/19/2018
Hedge fund Winton spins out its big data unit
Hivemind was created to clean up and analyse complex data for use by traders
06/18/2018
Strong markets boost fund company profits by 18%
Fixed costs also rise for investment managers, indicating long-term problems
06/18/2018
High demand for collateralised loans weakens lender protections
Clamour for the products as rates rise risks driving down the quality of assets
06/18/2018
Public Pensions To Increase Infrastructure Investment
This could amount to an additional US$334bn investment in real estate and US$130bn in infrastructure over the next two years.