Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
At Morningstar Conference, DeVaulx Lauds Japanese Opportunities
By James J. GreenFormer First Eagle money manager notes Buffett sees investing value in Japanese companies
June 23, 2010
Merrill-Capgemini World Wealth Report Shows High Net Worth Individuals Recouping 2008 LossesThe world's richest people regained their wealth in 2009, nearly recouping all 2008 losses, Merrill Lynch and Capgemini said in a World Wealth Report released June 22.
June 22, 2010
Existing Home Sales Fell 2.2% in May on Expiration of Tax CreditExisting home sales fell 2.2% in May after the federal tax credit for home buyers ended April 30, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported.
June 17, 2010
American Beacon Hosts Its First Annual Investment ForumAmerican Beacon Advisors showed off its broad range of funding strategies and sub-advisors, and held a lively panel discussion on investment opportunities at its Oversight 360? First Annual Investment Forum on June 16, in New York.
June 17, 2010
Harvard's Bebchuk Urges More Shareholder Control of Executive PayStandard pay arrangements reward executives for short-term gains and generate incentives for them to take excessive risks and trade off long-term stock performance, says an in-depth Harvard study on how to tie compensation to shareholder value.
June 16, 2010
The Hartford Mutual Funds Launches 3 Wellington-Managed Global FundsAs global economies change rapidly and investors increasingly seek alternative funds where they can put their money, The Hartford Mutual Funds has launched three global funds sub-advised by Wellington Management Co.
June 14, 2010
SEC Charges Phony Western Gold Sales Team in $300 Million Ponzi CaseThe SEC charged Friday, June 11, that a group of swindlers persuaded more than 3,000 U.S. and Canadian investors to put their savings and home equity into a $300 million Ponzi scheme for a phony gold-mining operation.
June 11, 2010
New Study Examines the Question, Does 'Microfinance' Work?Grameen Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, released a report on Thursday, June 10, that reviews recent studies on the effectiveness of microfinance in alleviating poverty.