Tag: Alternative investments

Visium Asset Management launched the Visium Event Driven Fund (VIDVX), the first mutual fund offering for the alternative asset management firm.

A survey from Towers Watson found allocations to alternative assets by pension funds now account for around 19% of all pension fund assets globally.

Alternative mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being included more frequently in investor portfolios, said a new survey.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued an alert advising investors to be aware of the unique characteristics and risks of alternative funds.

Reducing volatility and expanding investment options for defined contribution (DC) plans could improve risk-adjusted returns, according to BNY Mellon.

Plan sponsors should consider using alternative investment structures for better risk balance and the reducing of volatility experienced by retirement plan participant, a paper said.

The global strategies of 300 North Capital and Willowbridge Associates were added to the Altegris Macro Strategy Fund to enhance its potential to generate absolute returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched the Goldman Sachs Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund to bring alternative investments to a wider investor base.

Institutions are seeking more consistent returns across economic environments, according to new research from Cerulli Associates.

A free, online conference for financial professionals to promote alternative investing education is being hosted by RIA Database and ETF Trends on May 15.

A study from Northern Trust found that more institutional investors are considering allocation to alternative indexes for beta management.

The past few years have seen a steady increase in real estate investments, according to Chuck Schreiber Jr., chief executive of KBS Realty Advisors.

The economic outlook is better than investors might think, according to OppenheimerFunds.

The Mariner Incubation Fund will be managed by Eric Pellicciaro, who joined Mariner Investment Group from BlackRock.

Ninety-eight percent of defined contribution (DC) investment consultants polled recommend clients offer a target-date or target-risk investment tier.

BNY Mellon announced the launch of BNY Mellon Risk View.

Clear Sailing Investment Group (CSIG) and Hand Benefits & Trust launched collective trust funds for Clear Sailing’s retirement plan clients.

 Putnam Investments  aims to shine a light on the critical role of innovation in driving outcomes for advisers and investors.   

GPS Select Solutions, a suite of multi-strategy solutions, was rolled out by Genworth Financial Wealth Management (GFWM). 

Concern over market volatility remains on high alert, and returns are expected to dip, according to research by Casey Quirk and eVestment.