Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Cathie Wood's Ark Files for Bitcoin ETF as Wait for SEC Goes On
By Vildana HajricThe ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF would track the cryptocurrency's performance and hold Bitcoin, too, says a filing.
June 24, 2021
2021 Asset Manager and Strategist of the Year: Stellar Results in Extraordinary MarketsThe 2021 Asset Manager and Strategist of the Year winners have what it takes to perform in unprecedented conditions.
June 23, 2021
Morgan Stanley Starts New Fund to Build More Diverse BusinessesThe fund invests in early-stage companies with diverse founders and has the backing of Microsoft, Walmart and Hearst Corp.
June 22, 2021
Alternatives Manager of the Year: AQR Capital ManagementFormer professors-turned-asset managers take the prize with SPACs and convertible bond strategies.
June 22, 2021
Impact Manager of the Year: Brown AdvisoryWhile preparing for a recession, a pandemic hit, but the Brown Advisory team was well situated and remained agile.
June 22, 2021
Global, International, Emerging Market Equity Manager of the Year: Schroders Investment Management/Hartford FundsJames Gautrey and Simon Webber lead a large-cap core strategy focused on companies with "mispriced growth" or "growth gaps."
June 22, 2021
Small/Mid Cap Manager of the Year: Riverbridge PartnersLast year's "incredible" business disruption helped the strategy perform well, says portfolio manager Ross Johnson.
June 22, 2021
Small/Mid Cap Asset Manager of the Year: RMB Asset ManagementThe portfolio strategy was leveraged with a "smart" deployment of capital into value businesses.