Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Credit Suisse Selling Risky Assets to Own Employees
By Marlene Y. SatterIn its quest to raise cash and get risky assets off its balance sheet, Credit Suisse Group found some willing buyers very close to home: its own employees.
December 20, 2011
British Fund Managers Opt for CashWaning faith that the eurozone can extricate itself from its debt crisis has led British fund managers to hold their highest concentration of cash in at least two years.
December 13, 2011
Investment Picks and Pans From 7 Portfolio ManagersAs the year comes to a close, portfolio managers are positioning assets with a forward look to 2012and considering the state of the global economy, theyve got an upward climb ahead.
December 06, 2011
LIMRA Survey: VA Buyers Overwhelmingly Favored a GLB Option in Third QuarterNearly 9 in 10 variable annuity buyers elected to purchase a guaranteed living benefit rider in the third quarter of 2011, according to a new report.
December 03, 2011
How to Avoid the Coming ETN MeltdownThe overriding theme is to immediately cut direct credit exposure to banks by moving into ETFs.
December 01, 2011
Spectrem Identifies Rollover OpportunitiesThe amount of assets available for rollover increased 23% between 2007 and 2011, despite the financial crisis in 2008, a report by Spectrem Group found.
November 09, 2011
Eurozone Banks Boost Capital by Redefining RiskSome Eurozone banks are redefining risk in order to meet capital requirements. Many officials and banking experts say the practice is legal but undermines the goal of ensuring the financial institutions are healthy.
November 07, 2011
John Hussman Warns: Probability of Recession ‘Near 100%’John Hussman, the former international finance professor turned portfolio manager, warns that 'nearly every traditional asset class is priced to achieve miserably low long-term returns right now.