Managers of Wealth Americas

Global Infrastructure Fund Launched by Northern Trust

Offers exposure to companies with potential for attractive yields, stable cash flows and inflation protection

LPL Expands Model Wealth Portfolios

"The expansion of the MWP platform gives our advisors the tools to address an even wider range of client needs, while accessing the diversification and risk-management benefits that come from non-correlated alternative strategies."

Impax Expands Global Presence

Industry Veteran Joins as Head of Sales, Client Services for North America

Parinvest Asset Management inks Avant-Garde joint venture

International investment banking group Credit des Alpes and Miami-based real estate brokerage and asset manager Parinvest have launched a joint venture designed to significantly bolster and expand both groups' client offering in leading markets acros

Hedge fund exit requests hit 2012-high in September

Hedge fund administrator SS&C GlobeOp's forward redemption indicator, a monthly snapshot of clients giving notice to withdraw their cash as a percentage of its assets under administration, measured 3.76 percent in September.

U.S. hedge fund backs Jenkins' new-look Barclays

Jenkins said the bank would be "balanced, less risky and more predictable" under his leadership.

State Street Global Advisors launches new strategy for institutional investors

SSgA's S&P MLP Index strategy is managed using a replication methodology to proportionally invest in the securities comprising the S&P MLP Index, and is currently implemented as separately managed accounts.

ABN AMRO to shut grain desk on CBOT trading floor

A veteran trader from a prominent brokerage in Chicago said about 1,000 floor traders, phone clerks and runners worked there about two decades ago. Now, there are about 250.

Don’t Blame Hedge Funds for Financial Crisis, Study Says

The study supports what industry insiders have been saying for years: that hedge funds have been unfairly blamed for the worst financial meltdown in decades.

Orinda Asset Management Launches Multi-Manager Macro Opportunities Mutual Fund

To assist in manager selection, portfolio construction and risk management, Orinda Asset Management has again selected SkyView Investment Advisors LLC, an experienced, institutional multi-manager hedge fund advisory firm, to act as the lead sub-advisor to

Ex-MF Global Equity Derivatives Head Bystrom to Start Hedge Fund

Hawksfield Capital will start with $10 million to $20 million of Bystrom and Boyarsky’s own money, as well as capital from friends and family, Bystrom said in a telephone interview.

Franklin Templeton to acquire hedge funds specialist

Strategic Relationship Bolsters Company’s Alternatives and Solutions Platform

Veritas Capital chairman's death ruled a suicide

"We are all deeply saddened by this tragic loss and have his family in our thoughts."

Hedge fund assets available for prime custody jump 40% in two years - RESEARCH

BNY Mellon has reported that hedge fund assets available for prime custody services now stand at an estimated $684 billion, a 40% increase since 2010.

Morgan Stanley to Take Over Smith Barney, With Citigroup’s Blessing

“a significant milestone for Morgan Stanley in the implementation of our strategy.”

SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index: September net flows advance 1.07%

Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 1.07% in September.

iShares Firing Back With Planned ETF Fee Cut

These cuts will occur in the fourth-quarter as an atempt to address lost market share.

Wells Fargo re-brands LaCrosse hedge fund administration business

The newly-named firm will continue to provide a complete service offering to the hedge fund administration market utilizing a robust platform and technology that provides traditional fund administration services, operational support, derivatives processin

Citi's Banamex Expands Custodian Services to Penison Fund Management Companies in Mexico

Vetters earned a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Tulane University.

BMO Global Asset Management’s Brand Extended To The Business Lines Of M&I Institutional Trust Services

“Rebranding these lines of businesses was the next step in our successful integration efforts and reflects the importance they play in our overall business strategy”

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