Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Half of advisors plan to boost use of emerging market funds
By Warren S. HerschAdvisors are hungry for nontraditional products that offer greater portfolio diversification and access to particular asset classes with higher return potential.
August 06, 2013
Investment philosophy is top European fund selection criteriaSurvey respondents rank investment philosophy a 9.0, the highest score received among 10 selection criteria.
August 06, 2013
Investment philosophy is top European fund selection criteriaSurvey respondents rank investment philosophy a 9.0, the highest score received among 10 selection criteria.
August 06, 2013
S&P 1500 Pension Plan Funding at Highest Point Since 2008A new report from research and consulting firm Mercer could lessen pension fears.
August 06, 2013
Have a Strange Gift for a DAF? Fidelity's InterestedTraditionally it was highly appreciated company stock; now, it might be a grain elevator.
August 05, 2013
3 Reasons Why You Need Inflation Protection NowEven modest amounts of inflation can be harmfulin some ways, even more so than deflation.
July 31, 2013
LPL Sees 14% Jump in Q2 Profits, Topping EstimatesThe independent broker-dealer, led by Mark Casady, also had a 67% increase in assets on its hybrid platform for advisors with their own RIAs.
July 26, 2013
Why Can't Advisors Tell the Difference Between Alternative Assets and Strategies?Money managers at Curian say too many advisors fail to adequately understand the difference between alternative strategies and assets, to the detriment of portfolio building and client outcomes.