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Even Ultra-Wealthy Have Retirement Worries, Study Shows
A majority of people with $10 million in investable assets feel financially secure, but some still worry about retirement, says a new study by U.S. Trust.
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SAC’s Cohen Said To Offer Deal That Would Shut Hedge Fund
After five years under investigation for insider trading, Steven Cohen is considering proposing a deal to prosecutors that would shut his $15 billion hedge-fund firm to outside investors, according to a person familiar with his thinking.
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Family Offices Play Catch-Up On Hedge Fund Due Diligence
Global family office adoption of operational hedge fund due diligence has surged in recent years after lagging behind entities such as endowments, foundations and pensions, according to a new study.
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Paulson To Maverick Bet On Housing With Junk Insurers
Hedge funds led by Paulson & Co. and Maverick Capital are piling into mortgage insurers in a bet that some of the companies worst hit by the U.S. housing crash will be among the biggest winners in the rebound.
Inside the Current Issue
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Passing The Torch
Roy Ballentine of multifamily office Ballentine Partners has carried out a successful succession plan that was years in the making.
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Off To The Races
Making money on thoroughbred horses is a long shot, but advisors can help clients manage the risks while maximizing the fun and (possible) gains.
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On Second Thought
All the gifting that was rushed into place at the end of 2012 proved unnecessary. Now, many clients want their assets back.
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The Bigger Transfer
Advisors need to capture the business of a baby boom generation that is expected to pass down $30 billion in assets over the next three decades.
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Long Rationality
Barnegat Fund manager Bob Treue, who has been known to turn away investors if he feels he can’t do enough for them, isn’t your typical hedge fund manager.
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Finding The Success In Succession
Despite the fact that “success” is the dominant part of the word succession, planning for the future management or sale of a company is something wealth managers have not done very well for themselves.
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Mayo Clinic Targets Ultra-Wealthy
The Mayo Clinic, one of the nation’s most prominent hospitals, is starting to flex its muscle in the field of medical concierge services for the wealthy.
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Impact Investing
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Investing In Hurricane Sandy
Community Capital Management's mutual fund will dedicate $100 million of its fund assets for Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuild projects.
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The Impact 50
ImpactAssets, a nonprofit financial services company, has updated its manager database for advisors and investors allowing people to better find impact investment managers.
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Investing In The Lobster Coast
The pioneering Coastal Enterprises Inc., which is building Maine's local economy from the ground-up, specializes in food, fish and forests.
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