Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Asset Managers Don’t See Digital Engagement as Essential: Kasina
By Danielle AndrusAlmost half of asset managers say digital initiatives to engage with customers are nice to have but not essential to doing business.
February 26, 2015
Prepaid 529 plan assets up 7.2 percent since 4Q 2013Active accounts for prepaid 529 plans in 4Q 2014 totaled 1,358,907, up 1.37 percent from the year-ago period.
February 25, 2015
Are Investors Biased Against ‘Foreign Sounding’ Money Managers?Study shows funds managed by people with more familiar, American-sounding names bring in about $133,000 more in fees annually.
February 24, 2015
Gundlach, State Street Launch Total Return ETFThe SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF will include mortgage-backed securities and junk bonds.
February 24, 2015
The Real Reason Pensions Rely on Consultants and Past PerformanceNeither picking fund managers with good track records nor taking the advice of investment consultants leads to better performance. So why do pensions do it?
February 19, 2015
Money Manager Candidly Reveals 5 Big Investing MistakesTocqueville Asset Managements Sicart tells shareholders about five mistakes, including one that shaved four percentage points off his portfolios performance, and the lessons he learned.
February 19, 2015
LPL Beats Q4 Estimates, Tops 14,000 RepsEarnings improved 9% on strong asset growth and RIA-related results, as well as lower compensation costs.
February 18, 2015
The 10 biggest 401(k)sPlans sponsored by aerospace and oil companies make the ranking, as do those in the financial sector.