Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Americans want government to regulate advisors
By Warren S. HerschMore than 80 percent of Americans believe the federal government should regulate financial advisors, new research shows.
March 06, 2013
Express Scripts: Spending on traditional prescriptions fellA rush to use new hepatitis C treatments led to an increase in overall drug spending.
March 04, 2013
Buffett on Berkshire’s 2012: ‘Subpar It Was’In his annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett admitted disappointment in his companys 2012 performance, including the bad news that Berkshire stock underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 index.
February 22, 2013
PIMCO’s Gross, Roubini Slam Fed Over Possible BubbleIn his characteristically blunt assessment of the situation, NYU economist Nouriel Roubini told The Daily Ticker that the mother of all bubbles has begun.
February 14, 2013
Buyer of the Overlooked and Unloved Embraces AppleConsidering that Morningstar ranks the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund in the top 1% of its category, portfolio managers Jim Roumell and Ted Crawford may be on to something with their call on Apple.
February 13, 2013
Should You Expose Your Clients to Managed Futures?The 2008 market star has dimmed considerably over the past three years, but understanding how managed futures work should give you insight into when they are a good fit for clients.
February 08, 2013
Milliman sees an increase in funding of pensionsThe January rise results from an $83 billion decrease in the pension benefit obligation and a $23 billion increase in assets.