Managers of Wealth

The Robos Are Getting Socially Responsible

Socially responsible investing is an approach to investing that reduces exposure to companies that are deemed to have a negative social impact

A hedge fund set up by Steve Cohen's former chief investment officer is crushing it

Suvretta focuses on mid-to-large cap stocks and uses a fundamental, bottom-up investment process.

Ocorian to Acquire Funds and Corporate Services Provider

The MAS team will continue to work closely with Ocorian to ensure a seamless integration.

AIMA publishes guide to fund administration

The AIMA guide, previously published in 2009, has been revised to reflect changes to standards for cyber security, recordkeeping and anti-money laundering checks

Former US$2 billion private equity fund now nearly worthless

Only seven private-equity funds worth more than US$1 billion have ever lost money for investors.

The unstoppable rise of alternatives - Global Alternatives Survey 2017

Research shows total global alternative assets under management hit $6.5 trillion

BlackRock assets under management climbs to $5.68 trillion

BlackRock’s active strategies generated $8 billion of net inflows, led by multi-asset, fixed income and alternative offerings, contributing to strong organic base fee growth this quarter.

Cigna Buys Zurich Insurance to Expand in UAE

The news was well received and pushed up the share price by 0.94% in last trading session.

This Giant Metals Exchange Is Taking on the Gold Elite

The group will need to overcome inertia among those wary of moving to a new benchmark for pricing precious metals.

Quantifeed launches portfolio for car lovers

Quantifeed's model portfolio includes a selection of companies leading the development of self-driving cars, including technology providers and vehicle part suppliers.

RWC Acquires Former Fidelity Star’s Pensato Capital

Dan Mannix, chief executive of RWC, says the move is indicative of a wider trend in the industry.

Who triumphed at the IW Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2017?

Funds on the final shortlist were analysed and debated by sector specialists

Elevate platform to offer Standard Life International Bond

Standard Life International said that offshore bonds can play “an important part in a portfolio”

Saba Capital, famed for 'London Whale' bet, to shut London office

A subsequent period of underperformance saw a number of investors pull their money, only for Saba to bounce back and attract fresh capital with a market-beating 3 percent gain in 2015 and returns of 22 percent in 2016, one of the sources said.

BTG Pactual signs distribution deal with Indian asset manager

India provides an unbeatable combination of economic growth.

Aberdeen closes bond fund due to 'large redemption'

As a result of the large redemption requests, and the sub-scale fund that would result from them.

RWC adds SICAVs to Fidelity FundsNetwork platform

RWC said in a statement announcing the deal, that the agreement with Fidelity FundsNetwork is “another important step forward” for the business, and follows “significant demand” for the company’s strategies from FundsNetwork&

Swiss hedge fund shrugs off Brexit to reopen London base

Investor relations chief says London will still be the largest financial centre in Europe after the UK's exit from the EU

Insurance Is the Hot New Way to Avoid Taxes

Insurance dedicated funds gaining popularity among wealthy

Harvest Global Investments first to qualify for Swiss-HK Mutual Recognition of Funds Scheme

The MRF scheme allows Swiss investors to allocate funds to Harvest’s China Equity and Asia Frontier strategies.