Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
If You’re an Asset Manager Embracing Change, the Future Is Bright: Cerulli
By Emily ZulzThe traditional distribution model is changing and managers must find ways to stay relevant, according to Cerulli.
July 07, 2017
Assets in ETF Managed Portfolios Increased 17.6% in Q1: MorningstarThese portfolios represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the managed-account universe, according to Morningstar.
July 07, 2017
Grantham’s GMO Dissolves International Stock Team as Assets FallA more quant-focused global equity team takes over strategies; GMOs assets under management have fallen steeply in recent years.
July 07, 2017
Cross-Asset Quants Bitten by Fed, Facing Worst Losses in a DecadeCTA funds plunge 5.1% for poorest period since '07; selloff in stocks, bonds worry critics of systematic funds.
July 07, 2017
Natixis Completes First Transaction on Blockchain Platform: Tech RoundupNatixis announced Wednesday that investors have successfully purchased shares on its blockchain-based fund distribution platform, FundsDLT.
July 03, 2017
What is Alpha and Why Do We Care?Professions exist to deliver specific outcomes for their clients. Medical professionals cure the sick. Asset managers produce alpha; this is our business.
July 03, 2017
SMA Manager of the Year Libby Toudouze on Energy and GrowthUnless you can think of anything in your life, in your clients [lives], where theyre going to use less energy, that's the only thing that hurts this story," says Cushing's Toudouze.
July 03, 2017
SMA Manager of the Year James Donald on Taking RisksWe do invest in places that ... might be highly risky, but we think [that] in our process, we take that into account, Lazard Asset Management's Donald says.