What’s Happening to the Harvard Men? Jack Meyer’s closing of Convexity closely follows the shuttering of another hedge fund founded by a so-called Crimson Cub. Stephen Taub July 19, 2019
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‘Unprecedented’ Inflows Drive Blackstone’s Assets to $545 Billion The private markets giant reported a 24 percent year-over-year increase in assets under management the same day it announced a $14 billion fund close. Amy Whyte July 18, 2019
The Dirty Little Secret About Asset Manager Mergers Casey Quirk says that if done right, acquisitions can lead to lower costs and higher profitability — but they rarely go well. Julie Segal July 17, 2019
Navab Capital Set to Wind Down Following Founder’s Death The firm, which planned to raise $3 billion for its first fund, will not go on without Alex Navab. Alicia McElhaney July 17, 2019
Soros, Innovation Endeavors Provide Fresh Funding for AlphaSense AlphaSense uses AI to help asset managers quickly analyze millions of documents. Christine Idzelis July 17, 2019
Do You Really Need to Use Recruiters? Endowment CIO Mark Baumgartner tried to DIY. More than 450 resumes later, “I don’t recommend it.” Leanna Orr July 16, 2019
Stop the Outflows, Activist Shareholder Urges GAM Krupa Global Investments — which owns a one percent stake in GAM — wants more transparency and a clearer strategy from the asset manager. Alicia McElhaney July 15, 2019
