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Earnings season: Blackstone reports record AUM and strong performance fee growth

Blackstone reported a 7% appreciation in its private equity funds and a 5% increase in real estate. Chairman and CEO Stephen Schwarzman confirmed “gross organic inflows of $38 billion over the last year, with $14 billion returned to our investors, … Continue reading

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Multi-convergence: Apple creates largest hedge fund worldwide

Design does pay off. Steve Jobs did not only create the iPhone and iPad, his relentless focus on design and simplicity also created the largest company by market capitalization in the world. Being the most valuable company in the world … Continue reading

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Hotel of the quarter – Bowery Hotel, NY

Robert Warren always introduces new and exciting things into my life. The Bowery Hotel a few blocks from my place is not exactly new, but it is a noteworthy hotel and hidden gem for business travelers. Situated on Bowery and … Continue reading

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Noteworthy books of the quarter

Many CEOs ask me for book recommendations for their long-haul flights. Here is a selection of the ones I am currently reading and would definitely recommend (in no particular order): – The Mobile Wave, Michael Saylor: a great overview of … Continue reading

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Top 25 paid women in business – finance leads the way

After my post “womenomics – the end of men in finance?” earlier this week, let’s move away from just titles and see who brings home the bacon. Fortune just published the list of the best paid 25 female powerhouses, and … Continue reading

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Multi-Convergence – Products: Alternatives vs Traditional

In my last few posts I talked about risk on risk off (RORO), return optimization around volatility (ROVO), and Natixis’ new volatility team, all part of the industry metatrend of #MultiConvergence, which I will write about in my next global … Continue reading

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Focus on Volatility – ROVO, Smart Beta and “Seeyond”

In my recent research I have focused on risk management. More precisely, in the post-crisis “risk on risk off” approaches seen in the industry, there is an additional component that I would call “ROVO” – Return Optimization around VOlatility. Volatility … Continue reading

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Whitepaper on Asia Fund Distribution with Nomura Research Institute (NRI)

For many years I have had the great pleasure of working closely with Nomura Research Institute’s head of research, Sadayuki Horie.  Taking turns between Tokyo and New York, Horie’s insights into the Japan asset management industry have helped us shape our … Continue reading

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New Strategic Insight Study: State of the Global Asset Management Industry – 2011 Review, 2012 Outlook

New Strategic Insight Study: STATE OF THE GLOBAL FUND INDUSTRY – 2011 REVIEW, 2012 OUTLOOK   New York – March 7, 2012 – The second volume of Strategic Insight’s State of the Industry report provides a global review of 2011 … Continue reading

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2011 Global Asset Management Cash Flow Review & Outlook for 2012 – The 1%

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daniel Enskat, Head of Global Consulting, Senior Managing Director +1 212 217 6859, daniel@sionline.com    2011 GLOBAL MUTUAL FUND FLOWS DECREASE BY 80% TO $200 BILLION BUT THE 1% OF TOP PRODUCTS COLLECT $1 TRILLION IN NEW … Continue reading

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