Managers of Wealth

Intrawest nears sale to private equity-backed group

KSL is backing a ski resort operator whose identity could not immediately be learned

A star trader who generated $7 billion in revenue is prepping his own hedge fund launch

The fund is in the early stages of planning and is expected to launch as early as the end of this year or the early part of next year, one of the people said.

Downing micro cap manager warns on small cap bubble

The trust will be run along similar lines to the MI Downing UK Micro-Cap Growth open-ended fund, launched in 2011, which has built a successful track record.

Standard Life and Aberdeen eye smart beta entry as merger plans take shape

Speaking to Fund Strategy sister publication Money Marketing, Aberdeen global head of distribution Campbell Fleming reveals the new firm will leverage its combined £24bn quant strategy assets to build a smart beta offering.

When Hambro met Perks: Meet the pair building some of London's best firms

The pair founded their firm in 2013, after what can be described as a meeting of minds.

Hedge Fund Strife Gives Rich Families New Swagger With Managers

“They were the first movers and shakers into this industry, and now they are once again the coveted segment that most hedge funds find elusive.”

Investors flock to macro hedge funds, but not only the old guard

Macro funds bet on macroeconomic trends using currencies, bonds, rates and stock futures.

Custom House Opens Beijing Office, Adds Staff In Asia Push

The new office will accommodate the need for experienced fund administrators with a committed local presence, and is the third location opened by the firm in Asia over the last two years.

The obscure Vietnam fund that jumped 69% last year

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, which is VOF, we’re listed in the London main.

Pimco regains title of managing biggest active bond fund

Low-cost shares of the Pimco Income Fund are up 3 percent this year

Focused offering for Elevate as Standard Life unveils platform plans

Standard Life is currently talking to a range of DFMs to see which it will work with on the broader offering.

Manulife Asset Management Shares Investment Insights in "Global Intelligence Interim Outlook: Spring 2017"

The optimism we saw post-U.S. election, which translated into rising business, consumer and investor confidence, would suggest that the second half will be much better than the first half.

Investors start buying Aberdeen wagering on merger success

Investors are buying the asset manager’s shares at a discount to the offer price

BlackRock’s quant focus sparks portfolio risk fears

This could sound the death knell for the use of such products.

Gaw's Pioneer Global Invests $118.4 Mil in HK's Intercontinental Hotel

Pioneer and Gaw Capital had both been part of the investor consortium which acquired the hotel in 2015

HSBC Reaches Singapore Milestone

As HSBC Singapore also serves high net worth individuals through its Premier and Private Banking units

Fidelity International launches first smart beta ETFs

The firm’s team will oversee sector and country exposures in a bid to help ensure risk is minimised.

Harvard Managers Said to Plan Hedge Fund Launch in Third Quarter

In 2014, Toscani made $4 million, including a $3.6 million bonus, according to Harvard Management’s most recent tax return.

Asian asset manager eyes European build-out

A few years ago, the fund house launched the Mirae Asset Global Emerging Opportunities Bond fund, which met with considerable success as it was on-boarded at several private banking platforms.

US hedge fund in Milan deal

Elliot reportedly has other investors who will contribute to the investment, but they have not yet been revealed.