Managers of Wealth Americas

Bitcoin Breaks Through The $1,000 Barrier

Value of virtual currency has risen fivefold since the beginning of the month

ETF Asset Growth Hits Nearly 5% in October

In the November 2013 issue of The Cerulli Edge - U.S. Monthly Product Trends, Cerulli provides special coverage of investor education, value-add topics, and alternative investments. November's Monthly Spotlight takes a close look at Acadian Asset Man

Manulife Investments announces dissolution of Copernican International Financial Split Corp

Copernican Financial Split will redeem all Class A Shares and Preferred Shares on December 2, 2013.

Carlyle to buy Canadian asset manager

It will make an initial payment of $33 million and an additional $70 million in deferred payments over a seven-year period for the Canadian company.

Nuveen, Incapital team up to offer new equity unit trust

Unit investment trusts are a twist on the traditional mutual fund.

Goldman Sachs Said to Seek Buyer for Uranium Unit

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. put its uranium trading unit up for sale as prices for the radioactive metal fall and regulatory scrutiny of banks’ commodity activities increases

Instinet Enhances Commission Management Platform

Instinet Incorporated today announced three new developments around its award-winning commission management platform

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: November Notifications 5.09%

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for November 2013 measured 5.09%, up from 3.36% in October.

JOHCM Plans US Launches For Next Leg of Business Expansion

Chief executive Gavin Rochussen said JOHCM is planning to add at least two new US teams over time.

Thoma Bravo invests in Chicago asset manager

Financial terms of the deal, including what size ownership stake Thoma Bravo will own, weren't disclosed.

Pimco's El-Erian to Step in To Shore up $3B Multi-Asset Fund

Fund based on co-CIO's book launched in 2008 severely trailing peers

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index up 1.06 per cent in October

Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.16 per cent in November.

100 Women in Hedge Funds Raises $1.27M For Charity

The funds will benefit Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendship, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Beware the fund managers who flatter to deceive

Don’t fall for the tricks and end up paying high fees

Pershing brings institutional investment research to broker-dealers, advisers

The development of this solution is a direct result of an increasing number of advisors seeking additional resources as they continue to shift their business toward advisory.

Nearly half of asset managers expect to hire alternative investment personnel

As alternatives are becoming an increased focus and a larger business line for some firms, Cerulli recommends continued evaluation of support levels to ensure that the appropriate resources are committed to alternative product lines on an ongoing basis.

Alternative Investments