Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Big Investors Boost Use of Factor Investing Strategies
By Michael S. FischerA study released Monday by Invesco finds that demand for and adoption of factor-based strategies will continue to climb.
November 03, 2016
World’s 20 Largest Asset ManagersThe share of total assets by the Top 20 managers, who held $33 trillion, fell slightly to 41.6% in 2015.
November 01, 2016
5 Best Asset Managers for Tech-Minded AdvisorsAccording to a report from DST kasina, less than 20% of asset managers provide the detailed performance data that 79% of advisors desire.
October 28, 2016
Asset Managers Bleed $50B as Active-Investing Crisis DeepensAlliance, Franklin and Waddell had biggest quarterly redemptions; investor shift from active to passive funds accelerating.
October 27, 2016
How an Expected Rise in Inflation Could Impact MarketsIf oil stays at $50 per barrel for the next three months, Loomis Sayles Maura Murphy expects to add 1% to inflation.
October 20, 2016
El-Erian Holds 30% in Cash as Central Banks Distort MarketsThe former co-CEO of Pimco sees "enormous risk" in financial markets due to distortions caused by central bank policies.
October 17, 2016
Schwab Profits Soar 33%, Beat Estimates: Q3 EarningsThe firms robo-offering now has $10.2 billion in assets, and its pre-tax profit margin topped 41% in the latest period.
October 06, 2016
5 Major Signs of Risk in 401(k) PlansAdvisors can track 401(k) plans by watching 19 red flags gleaned from Form 5500 filings by Judy Diamond Associates.