Portfolio

Aberdeen Asset Management last week wrapped up its acquisition of Artio Global Investors, a U.S. publicly-listed asset manager, effective May 21.

Henderson Global Investors' foray into the US market began at an inopportune time: It launched its first three funds on August 31, 2001, days before the September 11 attacks.

Through these documents, sent out by public companies in advance of annual meetings, shareholders learn issues on the agenda, voting procedures, backgrounds of individuals nominated for the board of directors and juicy details on executive compensation.

Alternative mutual funds are making their way into the market via mutual fund firms, hedge funds, private equity shops and now banks.

The Board of Trustees of the Tatro Tactical Appreciation Fund (TCTNX), a series of the Northern Lights Fund Trust, has decided to shut down the fund “in the best interests of its shareholders,” according to a filing.

Financial Planning unveils its annual list of the largest independent broker-dealers in June. As a sneak peek, here's a list of the 10 top IBDs including networks.

Financial Planning unveils its annual list of the largest independent broker-dealers in June. As a sneak peek, here's a list of the 10 top IBDs ranked by revenue growth - also including their overall industry position.

Investors continue to pour dollars into 40’ Act products, looking for returns outside of U.S. borders and income from taxable fixed income funds.

Total money market mutual fund assets increased by $19.53 billion to $2.601 trillion for the week ended Wednesday, May 22, according to the Investment Company Institute.

U.S. Wealth Management, an independent network of wealth managers, has added two financial advisory practices to its platform, expanding its total recruited advisory and brokerage client assets.