Managers of Wealth Americas

Cathay Financial to acquire U.S. asset management firm

The board of directors of Cathay Life has approved the acquisition deal

Hedge Fund Specialist Joins the New York Institute of Finance

The New York Institute of Finance has a new a faculty member, Karl D’Cunha, a specialist in hedge funds, valuation, capital markets, FINRA, emerging markets, and corporate finance.

Investors flock to Las Vegas to hear pitches from marijuana companies

More than 200 high net-worth investors have descended upon Las Vegas to hear pitches for marijuana companies hopeful to cash in.

Pimco can stand up to $350B in outflows

Morningstar based its outflow estimate on the assumption that redemptions are orderly

First China onshore bond ETF launches in the United States

It is the first of a handful of U.S.-listed ETFs that U.S. fund managers are readying to launch that will directly access China's nearly $5 trillion onshore bond market

Miami Firm Launches Platform for Banks to Access and Manage Investments With On-Line Lending Partners

This turnkey marketplace lending platform is built for banks seeking low duration instruments with attractive yields for their excess treasury cash.

Northern Trust Launches Global Small Cap Institutional Fund

The global small cap fund is an extension of Northern Trust’s factor-based U.S. small cap strategies

Miami Firm Launches Platform for Banks to Access and Manage Investments With On-Line Lending Partners

Ethos Private Wealth, a Miami-based investment advisory firm, announced that it has partnered with on-line lending platforms and industry executives to launch the Treasury Income Strategy.

Lexington to Buy $1 Billion Private-Equity Portfolio From Mizuho Financial

Mizuho Portfolio Consists of About 50 Private-Equity Fund Stakes in North American, European Buyout Funds

San Francisco pension fund likely to stay out of hedge fund deep end

CIO's 15% allocation plan won't fly: sources

BBVA Compass pledges $11 billion to community development program

The bank also plans to unveil new delivery channels, products and services for LMI individuals in 2015.

Janus chief Dick Weil revels in Bill Gross hire

In September, Mr Weil, now chief executive of Janus Capital, hired Pimco’s famed chief investment officer Bill Gross in perhaps the most sensational personnel move it was possible to contemplate in the industry.

Former CIO for billionaire George Soros Said to Shut Fund

The New York fund will close at the end of the month, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the firm is private.

Firms drop Pimco funds from managed accounts

The moves could make it more difficult for Pimco to stem outflows that have accelerated in the wake of Gross's departure.

Goldman Sachs Sells $285 Million in Hedge Fund Holdings

Goldman Sachs is continuing to sell off its hedge fund holdings, including $285 million during the third quarter of this year, as the start date for the Volcker Rule draws closer.

BMO Global Asset Management Launches ETFs in Hong Kong

BMO Asia USD Investment Grade Bond ETF provides access to a portfolio of high quality Asia bonds

Wally Weitz On Discretionary Cash Flow, Good Management

Weitz said they like to invest with managers that treat them fairly and as partners rather than necessary evils

Blackstone's GSO Capital Backs NewStar Financial

The relationship includes an investment of long-term capital from funds managed by Franklin Square Capital Partners

Kuwaiti investor snaps up two New York hotels

Both properties opened for business in February last year

With Cinda Tie-Up, Oaktree Rewrites China Deal-Making Playbook – Marks

I think that to be a private equity investor, especially in Asia, you probably have to be equity, growth, strategic

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