Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Public pensions are being overly optimistic
By Megan McArdleA recent case involving the discount rate applied by the California state pension system highlights a systemic problem everyone should be worried about.
September 13, 2016
A look at the world's top 20 largest pension fundsAssets fell 3 percent in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since the financial crisis is up 19 percent.
September 12, 2016
Half of IRA Rollovers to Stay in Plan After DOL Fiduciary Rule: CerulliAdvisors will have to offer more services to clients to support a rollover recommendation to an IRA, suggests new research from Cerulli.
September 12, 2016
Learning to Love Smart BetaIts up to advisors to get on board with with the Smart Beta Revolution and give in to the strategy's adverse nature, said Rayliant's Jason Hsu.
September 07, 2016
Top 20 Largest Pension Funds in the WorldResearch shows assets fell 3% in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since financial crisis is up 19%.
September 02, 2016
RIAs Continue to Gobble Up Wirehouses' Market Share: CerulliCerulli's survey of asset managers identified RIAs and BD mega-teams as having the largest pockets of opportunity to increase market share.
September 01, 2016
Want a free market? Abolish cash currencyRetirees and pre-retirees might react with horror to the thought of abolishing cash currency, but does the idea have merit?
September 01, 2016
Want a free market? Abolish cash currencyRetirees and pre-retirees might react with horror to the thought of abolishing cash currency, but does the idea have merit?