Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Active ETFs on the horizon
By Danielle AndrusGrail Advisors and its partner American Beacon have filed for two multi-manager actively managed ETFs. Scott Burns, editor of Morningstar's ETFInvestor, celebrated the move, saying...
January 02, 2009
Ruling Covers Controlled Group Top-Hat Plan FilingsAn 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 ...
January 01, 2009
Memo to President ObamaFirst, let's clear up a misconception. The economic crisis is not about house prices, credit or the stock market. The crux of the matter is...
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 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., ...