Managers of Wealth Americas

eVestment|HFN Releases Its Q4 2011 Hedge Fund Administrator Survey

eVestment|HFN today announced the release of its Q4 2011 Administrator Survey, sponsored by Advent Software

White paper primer on insurance linked strategies released - Credit Suisse

Additionally, they identify two areas within the ILS space that may present unique opportunities and investor benefits: the property and casualty (P&C) market and legacy portfolios.

Morningstar launches new alternative investments center

In addition to the new Alternatives tab, the site now contains Morningstar market tools and an expanded video library featuring interviews with top portfolio managers and newsmakers, analysts, and some of the leading voices in the advisory community, alon

Former Thales CIO launches maiden hedge fund offering

“This is a unique approach because it combines rigorous risk controls from the quant models and solid fundamental research,” Ershov said.

Northern Trust: 1 in 3 has 40% of stocks, bonds in passive strategies ‎

A Northern Trust survey of 121 institutions, predominantly pension funds, in Europe, Asia and North America, forms the basis of the white paper entitled, Customized Beta: Changing Perspectives on Passive Investing.

Bernanke speech crushes silver rally

ETP investors are showing their desire for the metal and have been taking a notable amount of interest in the market lately.

Exclusive: JPMorgan to sell metals concentrates business

It is a mid-sized player in the increasingly competitive market for trading concentrate -- ore that has been crushed and milled to remove waste and increase the metal component.

HSBC offers rich clients discounted fees for 10 new hedge funds

Private clients provide part of the $38 billion invested by HSBC in alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate.

J.C. Flowers said to mull offers for ING, RBS divisions

It may also bid for Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS)’s Direct Line Group insurance business when it’s for sale, they said.

Hedge fund manager to run for senate

Carvin is no stranger to politics, having served as supervisor of the Town of Rye for four years.

SSgA Launches Emerging, All-World ETFs ‎

New SPDR ETFs Give Emerging Markets Exposure‎

The 40 Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers

For most hedge fund managers, 2011 was a year to forget.

From David to Goliath - Credit Suisse

How Entrepreneurs Overcome the Challenges of Company Growth

Hedge fund assets may hit $2.1 trillion in 2012: survey

The survey, which covered more than 600 institutional investors representing $1.04 trillion of hedge fund assets, found that investors expect their hedge fund portfolios to return 8.6 percent in 2012, down from 11 percent last year.

Fortress Investments swings to Q4 loss on choppy markets

For the quarter that ended December 31, Fortress posted a loss of $234.1 million, compared with a year-earlier profit of $2.8 million.

Hedge fund managers must prove their performance and transparency mettle - study

Beyond communication, the survey shows that investors want greater detail in terms of security-level disclosure, including leverage detail, valuation methodology, and risk analytics.

KPMG-Wharton Survey Indicates Boost for M&A Activity in 2012

Interest in emerging markets notwithstanding, respondents expect most of this year's deals to occur in North America (62 percent), followed by China (36 percent), Western Europe (30 percent), and Brazil (20 percent). Some observers were concerned ab

Deutsche Bank Publishes Tenth Annual Alternative Investment Survey

Deutsche Bank today announced the results of its tenth annual Alternative Investment Survey, which was conducted in December 2011 by the Bank's Global Prime Finance business.

Saturna Capital Receives Best Islamic Asset Manager Award

While Islamic finance is still considered a niche industry, assets under Islamic management are widely estimated to top US$1 trillion worldwide.

Macquarie to provide third party hedge fund capital raising services

Target managers will ideally have at least $500 million of assets with an ultimate target of at least $1.5 billion and at least a three-year track record.

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