Sentences with phrase «of alternative investment products»

«Especially as FinTech democratizes the financial landscape and gives rise to a new generation of alternative investment products for micro-investors, it is imperative that we create video content that is not only informative and useful, but programming that is as appreciated by investing novices as it is by financial experts.

Before joining Alston & Bird, Blake was general counsel for a manager and distributor of alternative investment products, including an externally managed, public, non-traded business development company, and a senior lawyer for a manager of hedge funds and separately managed accounts employing relative value and macro fixed income and equity strategies.

Blake counsels asset managers and broker - dealers on all aspects of the development and distribution of alternative investment products, including registered investment companies, business development companies, and other permanent or long - term capital structures, as well as hedge funds and private equity funds.

Not exact matches

The upstart trading and exchange company, backed by financial heavyweights like the Royal Bank of Canada and Barclays, is now accepting applications from companies and issuers of investment products, offering an alternative to the Toronto Stock Exchange.

• MainLine Investment Partners LLC invested $ 35.4 million in Alternative Medical Enterprises, a Sarasota, Fla. - based provider of medical cannabis products.

Assets rose mainly in «alternative risk premia», an automated investment style, but also thanks to the launch of a $ 400 million European credit product and modest flows into computer - driven and discretionary long - only funds.

Clockwise from left: Hannah Grove, Chief Marketing Officer; Karen Keenan, Chief Administrative Officer; Liz Roaldsen, EVP, responsible for leading the Beacon digital transformation initiative; Lynn Blake, Chief Investment Officer of Global Equity Beta Solutions; (on monitor from Dublin) Susan Dargan, Management and future development, offshore business and Alternative Investment Services; (on monitor from London) Maria Cantillon, EVP and Global Head of Alternative Asset Managers Solutions; Martine Bond, EVP for Trading and Clearing; Kim Newell, EVP and head of Global Markets Europe, Middle East and Africa, State Street; Brenda Lyons, Head of the Specialized Products Group; Kathy Horgan, Chief Human Resources and Citizenship Officer; and Lori Heinel, Deputy Global Chief Investment Officer.

Some of the risks associated with investment in the health care sector include competition on branded products, sales erosion due to cheaper alternatives, research & development risk, government regulations and government approval of products anticipated to enter the market.

Our Global Market Strategies segment, established in 1999 with our first high yield fund, advises a group of 46 active funds that pursue investment opportunities across various types of credit, equities and alternative instruments, including bank loans, high yield debt, structured credit products, distressed debt, corporate mezzanine, energy mezzanine opportunities and long / short high - grade and high - yield credit instruments, emerging markets equities, and (with regards to certain macroeconomic strategies) currencies, commodities and interest rate products and their derivatives.

According to their website, the Firm is one of the most respected and experienced alternative investment managers serving the registered product market.

Brian Mitts, CEO of NextPoint Advisors and head of business development for Highland's alternative products, says alternatives offer a «compelling, income producing and non-correlated investment option for investors,» and that adding non-traded products to his company's existing mix of liquid alternative funds will «offer independent advisors one of the industry's strongest and most robust product lineups.»

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When considering alternative investments, you should consider the fact that some products may utilize leverage and other speculative investment practices that may increase the risk of investment loss and be illiquid, are not required to provide periodic pricing or valuation information to investors, may involve complex tax structures and delays in distributing important tax information, are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds, often charge high fees including incentive fees, and in many cases have underlying investments that are not transparent and are known only to the investment manager.

For portfolios of substantial size, typically in the 6 figures or higher, this will include some niche strategies and alternative investments not currently represented by robo - advisor platforms or index products.

In this issue: The rise in product recalls, the decline of the bee population, investment in alternative protein ingredients, and much more.

In sum, in the event of a major global financial collapse a lot of Apple's «paper» investments might simply «blow up» and Apple in such a scenario would very likely have to downsize dramatically, possibly discontinue many (more) products [vii] and / or possibly try to find alternative revenue - generating sources to survive.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

As the proliferation of these products for the average investor increases, the discussions about including alternative investments into one's portfolio is also becoming more of a topic during regular review meetings with one's adviser.

In 2012, the acquisition of K2 Advisors, a provider of integrated hedge fund and alternative investment products and solutions, combined Franklin Templeton's world class retail knowledge, distribution capabilities and brand together with K2's 20 years of hedge fund expertise, which resulted in a very strong entry into the multi-alternative mutual fund business.

(Pensions & Investments: Aug 8, 2011) ProShare Advisors Chairman and CEO Michael Sapir comments in a Pensions & Investments feature on the growing use of alternative exchange - traded products by institutional investors.

His responsibilities include portfolio analysis, education, product research and development, and the presentation of investment strategies using the company's alternative ETFs.

Arguably these types of ETFs are no longer a reliable alternative to mutual funds and other active investment products.

«While we continue to remain strongly committed to our national broker / dealer relationships and mutual fund alliances, we can not deny the growing trends in the industry toward fee - based advisers and low net cost investment product alternatives,» said Kendall Chance, National Director of Sales.

A few of the alternative asset classes and associated investment products that are pitched to individual investors include: various commodities, gold, foreign exchange, hedge funds in 57 varieties, infrastructure, managed futures, private equity, limited partnerships, and on and on.

During this time she has focused her efforts on developing innovative retirement investment programs, researching and assessing the merits of alternative income distribution strategies and modeling expected performance of competitor income distribution products.

Granted, there are other policy alternatives, like eliminating HST on investment products (which would have the added benefit of providing a level playing field vis - à - vis individual securities) or more stringently regulating the fees that mutual fund companies charge to curb their more usurious tendencies.

Hedge funds bet that the foliage is where our next meals are coming from LAS VEGAS, LONDON ---- Food industry leaders placing investment bets on what they believe will be the next big trend in eating are putting more and more of the money on alternatives to animal products and byproducts.

We should all look to Germany on this point: with progressive forest investment programs and balanced promotion of alternative energy, the country is living the green revolution the way we all hope it will be: with local products, locally and sustainably produced.

It assumes that there is an alternative to Keystone available to the interested parties just «waiting in the wings» that is just as good as (if not better) than Keystone in all regards (price of product transport, refining capability and port availability at the endpoint, long term reliability, return on capital investment, etc)

Advisor to Cargill Holdings B.V. in respect of the USD25, 700,000 acquisition of Zamanita Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zambeef Products Plc, a company listed on the Lusaka Stock Exchange and the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange;

Representation of financial advisors in connection with numerous FINRA investigations regarding Central Registration Depository («CRD») disclosures, complex products and alternative investments, and other sales practice issues

The panel has suggested to «lower the mandatory proportion of G - Secs» in the Life Fund and the Pension and General Annuity Funds and allow for higher exposure in alternative higher - yielding assets (like equity or property) or high rated corporate bonds» to help insurers generate a high gross return on investments so that insurance savings products can compare favourably in the financial savings space.

What you're left with is an insurance product that's more expensive than alternatives and an investment product that won't give you as good of returns as alternatives (namely, just investing the money through a robo - advisor platform).

Reuters cites the example of «Artivest Holdings Inc, a New York - based financial services startup that sells alternative investment products» and that uses tablet - tailored app Quip to meet its word processing needs.

Submit investments for clients through the use of equities, fixed income, exchanged traded funds (ETF's), hedge funds, private equity, alternative investments, new issues, structured products and market linked notes.

Standard & Poor's, New York • NY 1998 — 2004 Director of Business Development Performed dual roles of business development and product management oversight in a developing investment advisory business focused on expanding global sales pipeline for alternative investment products, quantitative analytics, asset allocation and intellectual property licensing for structured derivative products.

Against a backdrop of those what - if scenarios and a confluence of lack of opportunities and alternative fixed - income investments, the biggest challenge brokers face is finding enough product to satisfy the demand.

Alternative investment products often execute a substantial portion of their trades on non-U.S. exchanges.

Risk Disclosure: Alternative investment products, including real estate investments, notes & debentures, hedge funds and private equity, involve a high degree of risk, often engage in leveraging and other speculative investment practices that may increase the risk of investment loss, can be highly illiquid, are not required to provide periodic pricing or valuation information to investors, may involve complex tax structures and delays in distributing important tax information, are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds, often charge high fees which may offset any trading profits, and in many cases the underlying investments are not transparent and are known only to the investment manager.

Prior to joining Hartford Investment Management, Mr. Bowman worked for Citigroup Alternative Investments («Citigroup»), where he was involved in high yield debt, equity and fund investments, and in the evaluation and creation of real estate investmentInvestment Management, Mr. Bowman worked for Citigroup Alternative Investments («Citigroup»), where he was involved in high yield debt, equity and fund investments, and in the evaluation and creation of real estate investmenInvestments («Citigroup»), where he was involved in high yield debt, equity and fund investments, and in the evaluation and creation of real estate investmeninvestments, and in the evaluation and creation of real estate investmentinvestment products.

Prior to joining HIMCO, Mr. Bowman worked for Citigroup Alternative Investments where he was involved in high - yield debt, equity and fund investments and the evaluation and creation of real estate investmenInvestments where he was involved in high - yield debt, equity and fund investments and the evaluation and creation of real estate investmeninvestments and the evaluation and creation of real estate investment products.

Stonecrest Partners has formed a new division specializing in alternative investment products that fill a need for flexible investment of real estate proceeds that satisfy IRC Section 1031 exchange requirements.

For the investor, a myriad of opportunities exist, be it single tenant credit retail, multi-family, office or industrial, along with a variety of alternative investments and products.