Passive management

The asset manager’s institutional assets have grown in each of the past five years, increasing about 45% since 2011.

If you are going to charge a fee above a few basis points, you have to demonstrate your ability to deliver a unique market exposure.

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

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

Most of the firm’s reticence has come down to a marketing debate.

There is something to be said for active managers in the age of Trump.

USAA Capital held over $513 million in market value of the Wall Street giant’s large-cap, emerging market and international ActiveBeta funds.

Directors suggested firm head John Rogers make reductions at his $11.8 billion mutual fund that either meet or undercut the industry average.

New bond ETFs from the firm use alternative weightings to chase "superior risk adjusted and total returns” compared with market-cap weighted products.