Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Ruling Covers Controlled Group Top-Hat Plan Filings
By Staff WriterAn Employee Benefits Security Administration official has issued an advisory opinion that could affect administration of executive benefits plans.A "top hat" plan that covers managers ...
December 29, 2008
Many Retirees Fixated On Liquidity: MetLifeMany retirees could be losing out on building their savings because of excessive concern for liquidity, according to a new study by MetLife Inc.
December 23, 2008
Retaining Clients And Building Sales Key In 2009: SurveyAsset managers and other financial services executives believe maintaining client relationships and sales are their 2 biggest challenges for 2009, according to Cerulli Associates Inc., Boston.
December 18, 2008
Bonds, emerging markets may slow downThe pessimism that sent investors running for government bonds and cash may finally be dissipating, a Merrill Lynch survey of global fund managers found, with...
December 01, 2008
Milliman: VA Hedging Is WorkingGarden-variety futures and options seem to be doing a good job of protecting variable annuity assets, according to consultants at a large actuarial firm.Milliman Inc., ...
December 01, 2008
The Paradox of Deleveraging(Phoenix) Paul McCulley, one of the keynote speakers at Commonwealth Financial Network's recent education conference, is a managing director of Pimco. He speaks frequently to...
December 01, 2008
The Failure of Asset AllocationOver 20 years ago, a landmark paper was published by Gary Brinson, Randolph Hood, and Gilbert Beebower. The paper attributed the variation in the total...
November 24, 2008
Citi Gets Government Support; Shares UpCiti shares have recovered somewhat to trade at $6 a share after trading near $3 last week, after the company reached an agreement with the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Dep