Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
3 More Banks Crash
By Staff WriterWith more than 80 banks already in bankruptcy so far this year, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reported Friday that it has closed 3 more banks and assigned their assets and deposits to other institutions.
August 06, 2009
Buy cheap insurance where you can find itDespite the race by manufacturers to develop some sort of portfolio insurance to accompany retirement income products, it doesn't have to be complicated. In a...
August 06, 2009
Insurer Defends FinancesThe head of a large insurer says a recent ratings downgrade was unwarranted and failed to reflect the company's healthy liquidity level.
August 01, 2009
The Affluentialist: The Importance of Valuing the IntangibleAs we explored in last month's column about the importance of including intangible assets (patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.) in any comprehensive plan, valuing those assets...
August 01, 2009
Millionaires Say 2008 Not So BadThe high-net-worth feel pretty good about their advisors, reporting that they not only helped limit their investment losses in 2008, but by communicating with them...
August 01, 2009
Valuation MythsSince valuation is part science and part art, it's easy to fall into misconceptions of the valuation process. Two valuation experts recently identified common myths...
August 01, 2009
Super-Focused on RiskDavid Wisehaupt used to joke that if he were cut, little bulls would run out -- that's how loyal he was to Merrill Lynch, his...
July 31, 2009
SEC cues up new rules for Ponzi preventionThe Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rule amendments designed to better protect investors who place funds with investment advisors.