Institutional investors

Incentive Pay Makes Top US CEOs and CFOs Best Paid in World, According to First-Ever Global 250 Compensation Survey

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Economy, Finance, Money, Employment compensation, Institutional investors, Management, Corporate law, Executive compensation, Risk, Insurance, Corporate governance, Justification

"The Americas put a premium on incentive compensation in line with shareholder expectations, and the higher risk has historically been a justification for higher target pay," said Lee.

Key Points: 
  • "The Americas put a premium on incentive compensation in line with shareholder expectations, and the higher risk has historically been a justification for higher target pay," said Lee.
  • Our firm's principle objective is to add value to the executive pay programs and processes of our clients.
  • Pretium advises Asian clients on the people aspects during transformation, with reference to business needs, the latest market data, corporate governance trends and best practices.
  • To learn more about us or to join our mail list, visit us on the web at www.pretium-asia.com .

Institutional Capital to Spark Bitcoin Rally Starting January 2nd, According to Cryptocurrency Investment Firm Sarson Funds.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Finance, Money, Economy, Alternative investment management companies, Institutional investors, Investment management, Hedge fund, Cryptocurrency

In a report published online hours before the end of a tumultuous 2018 for cryptocurrencies, Sarson Funds Managing Partner John Sarson, an early digital asset transparency advocate, said investors should pay attention to inflows of institutional capital starting January 2, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • In a report published online hours before the end of a tumultuous 2018 for cryptocurrencies, Sarson Funds Managing Partner John Sarson, an early digital asset transparency advocate, said investors should pay attention to inflows of institutional capital starting January 2, 2019.
  • "Hedge fund managers posses unique insight into capital flows that are not yet printed," said Sarson.
  • Based in Indianapolis, Sarson Funds' multiple cryptocurrency investment funds share a common theme: an emphasis on investment transparency.
  • Sarson Funds LLC is an independent provider of cryptocurrency investment vehicles and digital asset market intelligence.

GeoWealth Secures Strategic Investment from J.P. Morgan Asset Management

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Finance, Money, Economy, Investment management, Financial markets, Institutional investors, House of Morgan, JPMorgan Chase, Private equity, Hedge fund, J.P. Morgan in the United Kingdom, Investment banking

CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GeoWealth, a leading financial technology and investment advisory firm, today announced a minority investment in the firm by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GeoWealth, a leading financial technology and investment advisory firm, today announced a minority investment in the firm by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
  • "We are pleased to expand our partnership with J.P. Morgan through this strategic investment," said Colin Falls, President of GeoWealth.
  • J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of $1.8 trillion (as of September 30, 2018), is a global leader in investment management.
  • J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and liquidity.

NAV Fund Administration Group Installs High-Efficiency Solar Panels

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Finance, Money, Economy, Investment management, Institutional investors, Hedge fund, Fund administration, Investment, Funds

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAV Fund Administration Group ("NAV"), a leading independent global fund administrator, announced its commitment to renewable energy through the installation of high-efficiency solar panels to power its offices in Jaipur, India.

Key Points: 
  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAV Fund Administration Group ("NAV"), a leading independent global fund administrator, announced its commitment to renewable energy through the installation of high-efficiency solar panels to power its offices in Jaipur, India.
  • NAV Fund Administration Group ("NAV") is a fund administrator with over 27 years of experience in providing a comprehensive fund service offering including, accounting, reporting, investor servicing, and middle and back-office support to the hedge fund industry.
  • NAV is ranked among the top 10 fund administrators in the world by number of funds.
  • With assets under administration of US$68 billion, NAV employs over 500 people that serve a global client base of over 900 clients.

Physicians Protector Plan® Launches PracticePRO and PracticePRO+ Insurance Products in Arizona

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Finance, Economy, Money, Institutional investors, Insurance, Insurance industry, Types of insurance

ONE policy means ONE application, ONE invoice, ONE common policy expiration date, and consolidated claims reporting procedures.

Key Points: 
  • ONE policy means ONE application, ONE invoice, ONE common policy expiration date, and consolidated claims reporting procedures.
  • Furthermore, our ONE policy approach allows us to streamline the quotation and policy issuance process.
  • The Physicians Protector Plan, an insurance program underwritten by Aspen Insurance Holdings, LTD, provides professional liability insurance solutions for physicians on an admitted basis in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and South Dakota.
  • The Physicians Protector Plan is a division of B&B Protector Plans Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses.

Okapi Partners Named #1 Proxy Solicitor by Activist Insight

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Economy, Shareholders, Corporate law, Finance, Money, Institutional investors, Proxy fight, Okapi, Hedge fund, Proxy

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC , a leading proxy solicitation and investor response firm for corporations and institutional investors, has been recognized as a top proxy solicitor by Activist Insight magazine for the third year in a row.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC , a leading proxy solicitation and investor response firm for corporations and institutional investors, has been recognized as a top proxy solicitor by Activist Insight magazine for the third year in a row.
  • The firm represented both issuers and activists in 34 campaigns in 2018, including Third Point Partners in the activist hedge fund's high profile proxy contest with Campbell Soup.
  • Okapi advised activists in 24 campaigns and represented 10 issuers, including HomeStreet to defend the bank against activist Roaring BlueLion Capital.
  • Okapi Partners has been recognized as a top proxy solicitor by Activist Insight magazine for three years in a row, having represented both issuers and activists in numerous activist campaigns.

NYU Courant Mathematics Professor Joins Alternative Data Group to Develop Raw Data Solutions

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Finance, Money, Alternative investment management companies, Investment, Institutional investors, Goldman Sachs, Subprime mortgage crisis, Hedge fund, Kolm

Dr. Kolm is a Mathematics Professor and the Director of the Mathematics in Finance M.S.

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  • Dr. Kolm is a Mathematics Professor and the Director of the Mathematics in Finance M.S.
  • "It is extremely exciting to be involved on an ongoing level developing unique algorithms to process unstructured data," Dr. Kolm said.
  • "I look forward to helping the ADG team develop cutting edge products for the alternative data ecosystem including hedge funds and vendors of alternative data."
  • Prior to NYU, Dr. Kolm worked in the Quantitative Strategies Group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Eventide Announces the Eventide Limited-Term Bond Fund

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Finance, Economy, Money, Institutional investors, Eventide, Mutual fund, Securities Investor Protection Corporation, Financial adviser

The Epiphany Fund has been reorganized into the Eventide Limited-Term Bond Fund to become Eventide's fifth mutual fund offering (ETABX, ETCBX, ETNBX, ETIBX).

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  • The Epiphany Fund has been reorganized into the Eventide Limited-Term Bond Fund to become Eventide's fifth mutual fund offering (ETABX, ETCBX, ETNBX, ETIBX).
  • The Eventide Limited-Term Bond Fund will be overseen by Eventide Portfolio Manager Martin Wildy, CFA, who currently manages two other income-focused Funds for Eventide.
  • Eventide is retaining Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. and Trinity Fiduciary Partners, LLC as sub-advisers to the Fund to ensure continuity of process.
  • Eventide Mutual Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, which is not affiliated with Eventide Asset Management, LLC.

DoubleLine Launches DoubleLine Colony Real Estate and Income Fund

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Finance, Money, Economy, Institutional investors, Stock market, Equity securities, Mutual fund, Barclays, Share

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The DoubleLine Colony Real Estate and Income Fund ("the Fund"), an open-end mutual fund within the DoubleLine Funds Trust, today opened to shareholders via two share classes: I shares (DBRIX) and N shares (DLREX).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The DoubleLine Colony Real Estate and Income Fund ("the Fund"), an open-end mutual fund within the DoubleLine Funds Trust, today opened to shareholders via two share classes: I shares (DBRIX) and N shares (DLREX).
  • The Colony Capital Fundamental US Real Estate Index (the "Index") has been licensed by Barclays for use by DoubleLine Alternatives LP.
  • DoubleLine Colony Real Estate and Income Fund (the "Fund") is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by Colony Capital QIS, LLC or any of its affiliates.
  • The Fund may also invest in securities related to real estate, which may decline in value as a result of factors affecting the real estate industry.

Flamingo Ai Launches World's First Out-of-the-Box Cognitive Virtual Assistant for Auto Insurance

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Friday, December 14, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Vehicle insurance, Institutional investors, Types of insurance, Insurance, Insurance industry

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Flamingo Ai the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning company and provider of Cognitive Virtual Assistant and Knowledge Analysis, Management, and Retrieval technologies has announced the launch of MAGGIE for Auto Insurance, a Cognitive Virtual Inquiry Assistant that assists customers and employees with inquires related to auto insurance.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Flamingo Ai the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning company and provider of Cognitive Virtual Assistant and Knowledge Analysis, Management, and Retrieval technologies has announced the launch of MAGGIE for Auto Insurance, a Cognitive Virtual Inquiry Assistant that assists customers and employees with inquires related to auto insurance.
  • MAGGIE for auto insurance is set to play a significant role in powering both customer and employee interactions between the auto insurer and its customers.
  • With auto insurance being around 30% of total annual premiums for many insurers, the land grab for auto insurance is on.
  • Dr Catriona Wallace, CEO and Founder of Flamingo Ai, said, "We are excited to launch MAGGIE for Auto Insurance in an industry undergoing rapid disruption.