Managers of Wealth Americas

Lazard Asset Management Launches First Liquid Alternative Equity Fund

The addition of the Lazard Fundamental Long/Short Portfolio to our mutual fund family offers a solution for investors

Hedge-Fund Heavy Bets on More Volatility Ahead

Spooked by the bumpy trading environment that has had some hedge funds seeing red?

New Hedge Fund Bets On Bitcoin

Coin Capital Management is this week launching a Bitcoin-focused hedge fund, which will buy and hold the leading crypto-currency in an institutional grade environment.

Real Estate Gains Lead Positive Returns for U.S. Master Trust Universe in Q1, says BNY Mellon

Third-straight quarter in the black; twelve-month return up more than 11%, led by U.S. equities

Bitcoin Hedge Fund Launches with SS&C

Coin Capital has contracted with SS&C Technologies, Inc. for fund administration services, and is audited by KPMG.

Warren Buffett's Simple Wealth-Building Strategy

Buffett has made a fortune investing in stocks, but his simple and consistent process he uses is the main reason for his success.

Deutsche unit eyes US passive assets

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, Europe’s second-largest exchange-traded product provider, is making a push for assets in the US, bulking up its sales staff and plotting its growth strategy in a market where it ranks 12th.

Cohen freaking out over unsold $98M penthouse

The 9,000-square-foot minimalist apartment at the Cesar Pelli-designed Beacon Court has 24-foot-high walls of windows

Krugman: Hedge Fund Manager Earnings Dispel Myths About the Wealthy

They deny rising inequality by citing rising incomes for college graduates

Artemis set to launch five US funds for ex-Threadneedle team

The funds will represent Artemis’ first step into North American equity investing.

The hedge fund manager circus isn't investing – it's gambling

The Ira Sohn Conference features hedge fund stars making bold predictions, but it's mostly an exercise in losing money

Hedge Funds Seek To Stop Caesars Casino Sale

The hedge funds allege that the sale is designed to help Caesars skirt required loan payment

AIG Releases First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

American International Group, Inc. reported net income attributable to AIG of $1.6 billion for the quarter ended March 31, compared to $2.2 billion for the first quarter of 2013

Tepper tops pay ranking of US hedge fund managers

Appaloosa Management founder David Tepper has topped an annual ranking of the highest-paid hedge fund managers in the US published by Institutional Investor’s Alpha magazine for the second successive year, earning $3.5bn in 2013.

Hedge Fund Moguls’ Pay Has the 1% Looking Up

The size of these paychecks are estimates based on the value of the managers’ stakes

Ex-Lehman economist plans hedge fund

John Llewellyn, who was global chief economist at Lehman Brothers prior to its 2008 collapse, is hoping to make his debut as a macro hedge fund manager aged 69.

David Tepper ranks as best paid hedge fund manager, again

The industry's 25 best paid managers earned $21 billion between them

Ex-CQS manager Alistair Lumsden launches new credit fund

Hedge fund East Lodge, founded by ex-CQS portfolio manager Alistair Lumsden, has opened to external money.

Principal Financial Group Updates on First Quarter Results

Principal Financial Group, Inc. announced results for first quarter 2014.. -Operating earnings increased 36 percent to $317.1 million for first quarter 2014, compared to $233.3 million for first quarter 2013. Operating earnings per diluted share increased

Warren Buffett opens door to bigger acquisitions

Warren Buffett’s devoted followers made their pilgrimage to Omaha this year amid an intense debate about whether his $300 billion conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway should hand back cash to shareholders, or even one day be broken up.

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