Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
PIMCO Launches Fund to Hedge Inflation Risk
By John SullivanPIMCO 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 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.
August 07, 2011
Understanding the Commodity Exposure of MLPsThere are ways to target investing in order to have more or less commodity exposure than the sector’s historical averages
August 03, 2011
2011 Top Wealth Managers: Services Offered, Prices ChargedThe services top wealth managers offerand the prices for those servicesvary widely, as does the firms investment philosophies.
August 03, 2011
Top 10 DC Asset Managers Rated by Mega Plan SponsorsAmong asset managers that cater to mega defined contribution plan sponsors—those with plans of $500 million or more in assets—Vanguard leads the list.
August 02, 2011
Focusing on Volatility: When Risk Management Pays OffA well-managed risk reduction campaign can be effective in limiting downside losses without giving up too much of a client’s prospective upside
August 01, 2011
GAO: PBGC Paid Dearly to Sell LowMoney managers at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. poured money into stock in 2008, yanked money out as prices were plunging, and ran up high transition costs.
August 01, 2011
GAO: PBGC Paid Dearly to Sell LowMoney managers at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. poured money into stock in 2008, yanked money out as prices were plunging, and ran up high transition costs.