Tag Archives: real assets
iCapital & Envestnet Expand “UMA” Powerhouse: The Final Mile in Retailizing Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-anticipated convergence between traditional wealth management and alternative investments took a decisive step forward this week, as iCapital and Envestnet announced a sweeping expansion of their strategic partnership. At the core of the announcement is a structural innovation that could reshape the […]
Mercer’s Strategic Acquisition of AltamarCAM: Consolidation in Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a move that underscores the accelerating consolidation across the global alternatives landscape, Mercer has announced its acquisition of AltamarCAM, a $22 billion specialist in private markets. The deal represents more than a simple expansion of capabilities—it signals a structural shift in […]
Quant Funds Face a “Capacity Squeeze”: When Too Much Capital Threatens Alpha:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a market increasingly defined by data, automation, and systematic decision-making, quantitative investing has emerged as one of the most sought-after strategies among institutional allocators. Yet, in a striking paradox, the very success of quant funds is now creating […]
The “Whole-Portfolio” Integration: Breaking Down the Walls Between Public and Private Markets:
(HedgeCo.Net) — A profound transformation is taking shape at the highest levels of global asset management. Long defined by rigid allocation silos—public equities in one bucket, private credit in another, alternatives in a third—the institutional investment model is now undergoing a […]