Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Freakonomics’ Levitt Addresses Reinhart-Rogoff Mistake at Envestnet Summit
By John SullivanSteven Levitt said of the mistake in the widely cited work, Im incredibly suspicious of academics in policy decision-making.
May 02, 2013
2013 SMA Managers of the Year: GW&K’s Dan Miller, U.S. Equity SMID-Cap—VideoIn this video, Investment Advisor magazines Editor-in Chief John Sullivan talks with Dan Miller of Bostons GW&K Investment Management about their award in the U.S. Equity SMID-Cap category.
May 02, 2013
2013 SMA Managers of the Year: GW&K’s Mary Kane, Fixed Income—VideoIn this video, Investment Advisor magazines Editor-in Chief John Sullivan talks with Mary Fitzgerald Kane of Bostons GW&K Investment Management about their award in the Fixed Income category.
May 01, 2013
2013 SMA Managers of the Year Revealed at Envestnet ConferenceThe 2013 SMA Managers of the Year were announced at Envestnets 2013 Advisor Summit Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.
May 01, 2013
National Financial Partners Acquired by Madison DearbornThe private equity investment firm Madison Dearborn will pay $1.3 billion for NFP's stock, representing a 26% premium for NFP's shareholders.
May 01, 2013
Gaming Steroid-Free Markets: What’s an Advisor to Do?—Searching for Alpha for May 2013So if hedge fund managers cant outperform in these market conditions, better revisit your diversification strategy.
April 30, 2013
Have you or someone you know been the victim of a scam?Unfortunately, yes. I have been the victim of a pyramid scheme. Many years ago, I had a friend who was working for a group that sold vitamins. She introduced me to it, took me to a few meetings. She seemed to be doing well and convinced me to join up....
April 30, 2013
NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutinyNew York insurance regulators have the captives industry and private equity firms that own annuity companies under a microscope for their effect on financial solvency and stability and they fear policyholders may be left holding the bag.