Capital markets

Independent firms need capital, but some top executives question private equity's benefits.

As the Dow tops 23,000, remember the largest percentage drop in history.

Human resources executives place emphasis on new technology to evaluate future and existing employees at NICSA's annual membership meeting.

Offering a prepaid, monitored debit card gives True Link an edge in elderly retirement advice space.

The acquisition is expected to provide access to a wide range of smart beta products.

If price were the only reason for success, competitors would have simply slashed their fees.

The asset management giant is staking a big claim on the advisor desktop, according to one analyst.

Oct. 9: High distribution cost is just one obstacle managers face when delivering on innovation, says Flat Rock CEO Robert Grunewald.

The world’s largest asset manager is investing in technology in part to diversify revenue as investor money flows into passive.

BNY Mellon, DST Systems and State Street are among the firms recognized for their excellence and operational achievements.

The deal is part of the firm’s strategy to offer clients a focused set of specialist investment solutions.

Firms are still losing assets despite positive performance, according to Simcorp’s senior sales manager.

Asset managers are increasingly considering tie-ups as they come under pressure from cheaper index-tracking funds.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Oct. 2: Honorees in NICSA's NOVA Awards are recognized for their attention to cost reduction and implementation of smarter technology.

The firm’s 20-basis-point take will drop, says CEO Walt Bettinger.

Clients are already consuming products differently as a result of new technology, says TIAA Chief Digital Officer Scott Blandford.

Eaton Vance, Morgan Stanley and Putnam executives want to learn how new technology can be leveraged.

The Ariel Investments president is an advocate for the increasing the number of women and minorities in boardrooms.

While the SEC does its due diligence into the new European rules, some of the world’s largest money managers have started to make independent decisions.