Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
The Future Is Now: Institutional Asset Allocation for Retail Investors
By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMAScrutiny of the asset allocation process since 2008 has led to a proliferation of smart, managed investment products that help facilitate the implementation of diversified portfolio strategies.
February 15, 2012
Defending the FedAn American Enterprise Institute scholar argues that both the Fed and U.S. savers today must choose among unpleasant alternatives.
February 13, 2012
Hold Cash, Gold and Hard Assets Until ‘Funny Money’ Frenzy Fizzles OutDavid Santschi, who analyzes fund flow data for investment research firm TrimTabs, borders on the apocalyptic when he warns that central bank actions are overwhelming the natural forces in the market.
February 10, 2012
Envestnet to Acquire Prima Capital for $13.7 Million in CashSeller Broadridge says Prima is profitable but not core. Prima CEO Gib Watson to run new business unit at Envestnet.
February 09, 2012
‘Crisis Alpha’ With Risk Management: a ’40 Act Managed Futures Mutual FundSuch funds can provide access to top managers, and a peek into those elite managers holdings. Has there "never been a better time than now to get into managed futures?
February 08, 2012
Genworth Financial Wealth Upgrades Advisor PlatformNew features on the platform are designed to make working with clients more efficient, with content and tools that are easier to use, said GFWM President and CEO Gurinder Ahluwalia.
February 03, 2012
Permanent Fund’s Cuggino Calls His Offering ‘Flexible Choice’ for AdvisorsMutual fund invests in six different asset classes, including gold and Treasuries.
February 02, 2012
Wave of New Bank Failures PredictedAn analysis of the nations FDIC-insured banks has identified 758 banks at risk of failure over the next two years, while administrative innovation at the FDIC should result in the orderly failure of larger banks previously thought too big to fail.