Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
SEC Proposes New Disclosures on Asset Managers' Proxy Votes
By Bernice NapachThe proposed rule would require mutual funds and ETFs to disclose fund votes on shareholder proxies.
September 28, 2021
SEC Committee Recommends Expanded Access to Private InvestmentsMost retail investors currently lack access to private equity, private debt and private real estate investments.
September 28, 2021
Vanguard Merging Retirement Funds, Cutting Fees, Adding a New OptionThe changes could lower costs for target date fund investors by $190 million, Vanguard says.
September 28, 2021
Fidelity Rolls Out Fractional Share Trading for AdvisorsFractional share trading for stocks and ETFs is now available through Wealthscape,Fidelity's advisor technology platform.
September 27, 2021
DFA Launches Digital SMA Platform, Slashes Minimum InvestmentThe tech-enabled platform cuts the SMA investment minimum to $500,000 from more than $20 million.
September 24, 2021
Ex-OppenheimerFunds Analyst Charged With $8.5M Insider Trading SchemeThe former analyst and current CEO of healthcare tech firm WellAI is accused of front-running trades.
September 17, 2021
Northern Trust Names New CIOFormer Fidelity exec and hedge fund founder Angelo Manioudakis begins the new gig on Sept. 27. He replaces Bob Browne.
September 17, 2021
Schwab to Raise Fees for Retail Investors Buying Vanguard, Fidelity, Dodge & Cox FundsThe 50% fee hike applies to funds for which Schwab isn't compensated for shareholder servicing expenses.