Asset classes

Eleva Capital Selects SS&C to Support and Grow its Fixed Income Operations

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Eleva Capital will leverage Eze Investment Suite to manage investment processes, including order management, modelling and simulations, cash projections, trading, compliance checks, operations and accounting.

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Eleva Capital will leverage Eze Investment Suite to manage investment processes, including order management, modelling and simulations, cash projections, trading, compliance checks, operations and accounting.
"The flexibility of Eze Investment Suite stood out from the competition," said Alexandre Menendez, Head of Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager at Eleva Capital.
We received top-of-the-line support from the team and were able to create operational efficiencies across multi-currency fixed income asset classes."
"We are pleased to support Eleva's expansion into fixed income," said Michael Hutner, General Manager of SS&C Eze.

Reams Asset Management Hires Dimitri Silva as Portfolio Manager

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Finance, Money, Investment, Economy, Asset classes, Asset management, Portfolio management, AllianceBernstein, Ranji H. Nagaswami

Columbus, Indiana, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reams Asset Management (Reams), a fixed income specialist with $22.5 billion* in assets under management, announced today that Dimitri Silva, CFA, will join the firm as a Portfolio Manager.

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Columbus, Indiana, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reams Asset Management (Reams), a fixed income specialist with $22.5 billion* in assets under management, announced today that Dimitri Silva, CFA, will join the firm as a Portfolio Manager.
Previously, Mr. Silva was a Portfolio Manager with AllianceBernstein, where he was a member of the Fixed Income Absolute Return, U.S. Multi-Sector, and Global Multi-Sector portfolio management teams.
We are very excited to have Dimitri joining our team, said Mark Egan, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director at Reams Asset Management.
Together with our partner affiliates ClariVest Asset Management, Cougar Global Investments, Eagle Asset Management, Reams Asset Management, and Scout Investments we offer a range of investment strategies and asset classes through multiple vehicles.

RG Alts Launches First Tactical Gold & Bitcoin Mutual Fund

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Payment systems, Cryptocurrencies, Money, Currency, Digital currencies, Bitcoin, Asset classes, Legality of bitcoin by country or territory, Economics of bitcoin

The fund is designed to provide a risk-conscious option for investors interested in exposure to "alternative fiat" asset classes like gold and crypto currencies.

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The fund is designed to provide a risk-conscious option for investors interested in exposure to "alternative fiat" asset classes like gold and crypto currencies.
The fund may be a first of its kind in the fact that it will provide tactical exposure to bitcoin through the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).
"With unprecedented monetary and fiscal stimulus, we've seen more investors start to look to both gold and bitcoin as hedges.
We believe that investors need a risk-managed investment option that provides access to both of these asset classes," explained Ben McMillan, CIO of RG Alts.

DGAP-News: Encavis Asset Management AG further expands its portfolio in France

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Finance, Money, Investment, Economy, Actuarial science, Asset management, Management accounting, Valuation, Asset allocation, Asset classes

Neubiberg, December 14, 2020 - Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM), a 100 percent subsidiary of SDAX-listed ENCAVIS AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003), based in Neubiberg near Munich has advised the Luxembourg Encavis Infrastructure Fund II (EIF II) on the acquisition of a further solar park.

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Neubiberg, December 14, 2020 - Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM), a 100 percent subsidiary of SDAX-listed ENCAVIS AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003), based in Neubiberg near Munich has advised the Luxembourg Encavis Infrastructure Fund II (EIF II) on the acquisition of a further solar park.
"The asset class 'Renewable Energy' is an integral part of the asset allocation of institutional investors and our business model stands for tailor-made and diversified investment solutions," adds Mieth, highlighting the successful positioning of Encavis Asset Management AG.
About Encavis Asset Management AG:
Encavis Asset Management AG offers institutional investors tailor-made portfolios and fund solutions for investments in the growth market of Renewable Energies.
Encavis Asset Management AG is a wholly owned subsidiary of SDAX-listed Encavis AG (ISIN: DE0006095003, Prime Standard) and, as part of the Encavis Group, benefits from their many years of experience and a broad industry network.

2021 Market Outlook: Institutional Investors Put Portfolios on Defense in Anticipation of Rising Risks, According to Natixis Survey

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Economy, Investment, Asset classes, Institutional Investor, Investor, the Natixis Investment Institute, Natixis Investment Managers

The survey found institutional investors long-term return assumption is 6.3% on average, a decrease of 60 basis points from 2019.

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The survey found institutional investors long-term return assumption is 6.3% on average, a decrease of 60 basis points from 2019.
Yet institutional investors are taking advantage of what they expect will be increased dispersion in the markets, making many tactical adjustments within asset classes.
Notable allocation moves in 2021 include plans to:
Trim US equities and increase exposure to European, emerging market and Asia Pacific stocks.
Despite a market rally on news of promising vaccines, few institutional investors anticipate a return to pre-Covid normalcy any time soon.

Terra Launches Mirror Protocol, the First Synthetic Asset Protocol that can Grant Global Access to $36.3 Trillion-Dollar US Equities Market

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Finance, Money, Decentralization, Articles, Cryptocurrencies, Huobi, Binance, Blockchain, Asset classes

US equities are a very attractive asset class globally, but access to the $36.3 trillion-dollar market is limited.

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US equities are a very attractive asset class globally, but access to the $36.3 trillion-dollar market is limited.
Mirror solves this problem by enabling the minting of synthetic assetsMirrored Assets (mAssets)that "mirror" the price behavior of real-world assets by reflecting the exchange prices on-chain.
Mirror enables the minting of synthetics that trace equities and other traditional financial assets demanded by everyday retail investors, further integrating cryptocurrencies into the global economy."
The ecosystem token of the Terra blockchain, Luna, trades on most major global exchanges including Binance and Huobi.

Mattamy Asset Management Appoints Board of Directors

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Investment, Mattamy Homes, Asset management, Asset classes, Business

Six-person board includes mix of highly experienced homebuilding, investment management, financial services and technology professionals

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Six-person board includes mix of highly experienced homebuilding, investment management, financial services and technology professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Mattamy Asset Management, Inc. ("MAM"), a diversified asset management firm and parent company of Mattamy Homes, today announced the formation of a six-person board of directors that comprises a diverse mix of highly experienced homebuilding, investment management, financial services, telecommunications and technology professionals.
Mr. Gilgan stated, "Formalizing our board is the natural next step in the ongoing evolution of Mattamy Asset Management.
Mattamy Asset Management is an asset manager focused on building a diversified portfolio of investments across geographies, asset classes and the spectrum of risk and return.
Mattamy Asset Management is the parent company of Mattamy Homes Canada and Mattamy Homes U.S., which together comprise the largest privately held homebuilding platform in North America.

Another Austin Acquisition for Rastegar

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Draft:Ari Rastegar, Austin, Texas, Asset classes, Real estate investing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rastegar Property Company , a technology-enabled private real estate investment firm focused on value-add and development in all asset classes throughout Austin and the Southwest United States, announced today the acquisition of The Edge at SoCo, a 35-unit garden style multifamily complex in the highly desirable Buckingham Ridge neighborhood of South Austin.

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rastegar Property Company , a technology-enabled private real estate investment firm focused on value-add and development in all asset classes throughout Austin and the Southwest United States, announced today the acquisition of The Edge at SoCo, a 35-unit garden style multifamily complex in the highly desirable Buckingham Ridge neighborhood of South Austin.
Weve found great value in these types of vintage, garden style multifamily complexes and will continue to be aggressive in purchasing them, completely renovating and amenitizing them, and offering best-in-class housing to the fast-growing number of Austin residents, said Ari Rastegar, Founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company.
In order to address safety and health concerns in light of COVID-19, Rastegar will also be sourcing antimicrobial materials like copper when appropriate.
Rastegar Property Company is a technology-enabled private real estate investment firm focused on value-add and development in all asset classes throughout Austin and the southwest United States.

New Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund Seeks to Offer Investors a Consistent Yield with Diversification Benefits

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Finance, Money, Economy, Investment, Diversification, Asset classes, Alternative investment, Mackenzie Investments, Asset allocation, Risk parity

TORONTO, June 11, 2020 /CNW/ - Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund, which seeks to offer Canadian investorsa consistent yield and stable cash flow through a five per cent fixed annual distribution, paid monthly, using alternative strategies to build a diversified portfolio.

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TORONTO, June 11, 2020 /CNW/ - Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund, which seeks to offer Canadian investorsa consistent yield and stable cash flow through a five per cent fixed annual distribution, paid monthly, using alternative strategies to build a diversified portfolio.
"In the current low-yield environment, investors should consider seeking access to alternative strategies and asset classes that provide higher and more consistent income," said Michael Schnitman, Senior Vice President and Head of Alternative Investments, Mackenzie Investments.
"Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund can complement an income-focused balanced portfolio as it aims to achieve a higher yield while providing investors with increased diversification and potentially lower total portfolio volatility."
Managed by Matthew Cardillo, VP and Portfolio Manager, Mackenzie Investments, the Fund actively invests in various yield-oriented asset classes.

ClariVest Asset Management Promotes Gashi Zengeni, CFA, to Assistant Portfolio Manager

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Economy, Finance, Money, Investment management, Financial risk management, Money managers, Investment, Portfolio manager, Portfolio management, Asset classes

San Diego, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClariVest Asset Management, an investment management firm and affiliate of Carillon Tower Advisers, is pleased to announce thatGashi Zengeni,CFA, has been promoted to Assistant Portfolio Manager.

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San Diego, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClariVest Asset Management, an investment management firm and affiliate of Carillon Tower Advisers, is pleased to announce thatGashi Zengeni,CFA, has been promoted to Assistant Portfolio Manager.
She previously worked as a portfolio analyst assisting the Emerging Markets Portfolio Management Team in London.
Gashis rare combination of quantitative and qualitative strengths make her a great resource for the ClariVest investment team, added ClariVest PresidentTiffany Ayres.
Together with our partner affiliates ClariVest Asset Management, Cougar Global Investments, Eagle Asset Management, Reams Asset Management (a division of Scout Investments) and Scout Investments we offer a range of investment strategies and asset classes through multiple vehicles.