Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Merrill-Capgemini World Wealth Report Shows High Net Worth Individuals Recouping 2008 Losses
By Joyce HansonThe 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 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.
June 10, 2010
Claymore Securities Launches 7 ETFs That Track Firm's BulletSharesClaymore Securities is launching a group of seven ETFs that track the firm's BulletShares corporate bond indices, Claymore announced in a Wednesday, June 9, release.
June 10, 2010
Beige Book Report Sees Modest Economic Growth NationwideFinancial activity little changed, but a few Fed districts note a modest increase in lending
June 10, 2010
NFP To Issue NotesNational Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE:NFP), a financial services distributor, is raising $125 million by selling notes to institutional investors.