Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
TD Ameritrade Reports Record Earnings for 2014; Advisor Business ‘Firing on All Cylinders’
By James J. GreenTD Ameritrade execs talk to ThinkAdvisor about their earnings, how the firm lures wirehouse brokers and what they think of Schwab's new robo-platform.
October 21, 2014
"Rich opportunities” in the 403(b) marketConsultants surveyed by Cerulli Associates reported a significant uptick in activity in the 403(b) plan market.
October 14, 2014
Imminent End of QE in U.S. Spooks Global Fund ManagersFund managers confidence that the global economy would strengthen over the next 12 months plummeted to its lowest level in two years in October, a Merrill survey says.
October 13, 2014
Regulation Is Boutique Asset Managers’ Biggest Growth HurdleNearly half of boutique firms said regulation was the critical factor that could break their firm, up from 17% in 2013.
October 07, 2014
FSOC eyes SIFI process revisionsThe Financial Stability Oversight Council said Monday it will review the process it uses to designate financial companies as SIFIs.
October 06, 2014
Wealthy Investors Worry About Digital Security but Fail to Protect AssetsInvestors are concerned about protecting both their financial data and their online reputations, a study found.
October 02, 2014
Watch Out, Gundlach: Bond King Gross Could Rise AgainStudy showing "bond king" alpha declines as AUM rises suggests Gross can rise again via his new fund and that Gundlach should beware.
September 30, 2014
Advisors Cautious on PIMCO Total Return FundWith Morningstar's downgrade, even more questions are arising over the bond fund post-Gross.