Asset managers

One manager’s new group of funds will launch in collaboration with leading nonprofits.

The funds raked in a combined $840 million last week despite competitive hurdles banks typically face going up against money managers’ core products.

Advancements in fintech, new products and a shifting regulatory environment are among industry executives' top concerns.

The closure could signal that remaining retail players are short on patience for neutered products.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Inflows have persisted since the infamous “volpocalypse” in early February.

Investors have found the sector attractive again as Treasury yields dropped to 2.8% in six days.

Total assets of the fund have increased almost 20 times since December.

The asset manager's flows are down 42% year-over-year. The industry: 50%.

The firm allegedly hired and promoted fewer women than men and paid them less than their male counterparts.

As equities in the sector extend a $3.8 trillion rout, the strategy has resulted in annualized returns of as much as 190%.

Treasury yields have fallen in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, making defensive sector holdings more attractive.

The firm plans to double in size in the next three years.

If approved, the funds will exclude investments in alcohol, tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels and nuclear power.

The only other fund of its kind has $269 million in assets, a figure that’s ballooned roughly 1,700% this year.

The banker was accused of directing a scheme that tacked hidden fees onto billions of dollars’ worth of trades by sovereign funds and other investors.

Scrutinizing recent performance isn’t a recipe for long-term investment success.

In light of recent losses, risk models will tell managers to cut their exposure to the factor, which could cause a systematic sell-off.

Issuers want the regulator to go further and make it easier for managers to choose the securities they add or subtract when they issue and redeem shares.

Even countries with solid prospects for growth and debt financing haven’t been immune to the selloff.