Managers of Wealth Americas

SunGard’s Global Network Surpasses $400 Billion in Total Fund Assets

SGN Short-Term Cash Management portal is a global compliance, trading and research solution for institutional cash investors

California Hedge Fund Is Latest Europe Crisis Casualty

Hedge-fund manager Paul Sinclair is the latest casualty of Europe's sovereign-debt turmoil, almost six thousand miles away from the epicenter of the crisis.

Which is the world's most expensive city? Cost of living survey 2012

Tokyo is the world's most expensive city for expatriates according to the latest ranking by Mercer.

Bank of America plans $50-billion investment to go green

The Charlotte bank joins a number of other large banks in making similar commitments amid complaints that the bank finances coal extraction and mountaintop removal.

Estland and Partners Outsources to SEI‎

SEI's Institutional-Quality Infrastructure and Daily Reconciliation for Systematic Trading Key Factors in Firm's Decision

Hedge Fund Industry Assets to More than Double in 5 Years: Citi Prime Finance Survey

Institutions Expected to Increase Hedge Fund Allocations

The First North American Oil Sands ETF‎ launched

First U.S. Listed ETF to focus on global energy companies involved in Canada's oil sands

AllianceBernstein 4% decline in AUM

The 4% decline was due to negative investment returns, including the impact of foreign exchange movements, and modest net outflows in Institutions and Private Client, partially offset by Retail net inflows.

Goldman nears hedge fund admin unit sale

The combined business would oversee funds of close to $700 billion, although no formal agreement has been reached, the source added.

Deal or no deal, Morgan Stanley commodity trade shrinks

In the power markets, it is trading only one-fifth as much electricity as five years ago.

Deloitte announces significant investment in strategic markets

The investment program aims to expand client service and industry capabilities in select strategic markets, bolster the hiring and deployment of top talent, and cultivate innovative new services and multidisciplinary offerings.

Ex-Goldman Exec. Opens $500M P-E Fund

At Goldman Sachs, Yoon helped found the private-capital investing unit within the bank’s special situations group.

Morgan Stanley Said to Weigh Commodities Sale Amid Volcker

The firm currently has no plans to sell the business or a minority stake in it, said one of the people, who asked to remain anonymous because the talks were private.

HFA asks SEC for clearer rules on vetting investors‎

The HFA's position was outlined in a comment letter submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2012.

Equinox Fund Management Selects BNP Paribas for Administrative Services of the Frontier Fund

Equinox has been an innovator in alternative investment product development and distribution since its founding in 2003.

RBC GAM Appoints New Sub-Advisor for RBC Private U.S. Growth Equity Pool

RBC Global Asset Management has announced that Brown Advisory has been appointed as sub-advisor for RBC Private U.S. Growth Equity Pool. This change will be effective as of June 18, 2012.

Hedge funds in longest rout since global recession

Hedge funds curbed bullish bets on commodities for a third consecutive month, the longest retreat since the global recession, as Europe’s worsening debt crisis and slowing US job growth sent prices tumbling.

Hedge Funds of the Living Dead

Jay Eisenhofer and Matthew P. Morris are partners with the shareholder rights law firm Grant & Eisenhofer.

New ETF Mimics Top Hedge Funds

AlphaClone has a database that goes back to 2000, which analyzes and scores more than 300 hedge funds.

State Street Wins Outsourcing Provider of the Year Award

he Custody Risk Americas Awards recognize outstanding achievers in the securities services industry in both North and South America. The selection criteria included an evaluation of client wins and renewals, outsourcing services provided and innovations

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