International funds

The offerings outperformed their developed-nation counterparts this year on the back of faster growth and narrower current-account deficits.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

The negotiations come as asset managers seek to increase the amount of money they oversee amid growing pressure to slash fees.

Many firms are finding new ways to incorporate computer models and data science into their research.

The smart-beta offerings each have an international focus.

Active management supplemented by local knowledge cannot be easily manufactured or automated, an expert says.

Fidelity already has a private fund in China, and BlackRock plans to launch one as well.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

The $814 billion Beijing-based investment firm has more than a third of its portfolio in alternative assets.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

The former Carmignac Gestion executive, who previously traded for Steve Cohen, says the tool will help run money for clients of his own firm, Q2Q Capital.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

As part of a new alternative investments group, the recruits’ focus is to help customers place money into hedge funds and private equity strategies.

The proposal comes as the gap between elevated Indian asset prices and anemic earnings growth spurs warnings of unfettered optimism in Asian markets.

The series of deals leading to a $20 billion investment in an upcoming infrastructure fund managed by the firm raise concerns about conflicts of interest.

Compliance may ring up some $2 billion in costs, restricting everything from research budgets to high-speed trading and dealing in wheat and oil.

Critics say the option to back out of trades can be misused, allowing some firms to glean the intentions of other participants.

Inflows signal an opportunity to reach advisers considering the asset class for tactical allocations.