Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
'Go Anywhere' Funds: Easy to Like, Harder to Qualify
By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMAThe popularity of such funds puts an extra onus on wealth managers to thoroughly vet a strategy and properly set expectations for its role in a clients portfolio.
September 30, 2011
Advisors Set to Capitalize on 403(b) Market's Growth, Cerulli SaysNew regulations that are shifting the 403(b) market present new opportunities for advisors, TPAs, and investment only asset managers, according to new research by Cerulli Associates.
September 23, 2011
Is the Yield Curve Different This Time?In extreme times, diversification alone will not save you. A search for a safe investment.
September 21, 2011
Bank of England Mulls Return to QEThe Bank of England may return to quantitative easing (QE) at some point as a stuttering recovery may need assistance, according to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) notes released Wednesday.
September 20, 2011
PIMCO Launches Fund to Hedge Inflation RiskPIMCO announced Tuesday it has launched the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund. According to the company, the fund is for investors 'looking to hedge global inflation risks and take advantage of returns that inflation dynamics offer.'
August 25, 2011
New Meadowlands becomes MetLife StadiumMetLife has acquired the naming rights for the New Meadowlands, an East Rutherford, N.J., sports and entertainment complex. The venue will now be known as MetLife Stadium. For more information, click the headling.
August 19, 2011
Envestnet May Not Be Finished With Acquisitions After FundQuest DealEnvestnet Chairman Jud Bergman says more acquisitions possible following $24 million deal for TAMP provider.
August 12, 2011
Foundations, Nonprofits Fret Over Downgrade Ripple EffectsHow the recent Standard & Poors downgrade of the credit rating for long-term U.S. debt will affect foundations and nonprofit organizations is unclear, according to an Aug. 9 report in The NonProfit Times.