Pershing brings institutional investment research to broker-dealers, advisers

Pershing announced Monday it was creating a list of mutual funds based on the bank's investment manager research. A version of the list will be available for broker-dealers and financial advisers using Pershing's platform starting this year.
NOV 11, 2013
Pershing wants to bring the research capabilities of its parent company to adviser-managed portfolios. The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. subsidiary announced Monday it was creating a list of mutual funds based on the bank's investment manager research. A version of the list will be available for broker-dealers and financial advisers using Pershing's platform starting this year, the company said in a statement. The list, known as the FundVest 200, will be curated by Lockwood Advisors Inc., a King of Prussia, Pa., independent financial advisory firm. The research will highlight funds with superior organizational structure, investing philosophy and process, according to Jamie Lewin, chief investment officer of Lockwood Advisors and head of manager research for the investment management unit of BNY Mellon. Early next year, the list will grow to encompass 200 funds in over 40 investment categories, including alternative asset classes, Pershing said in the statement.

Latest News

Chicago’s 'Mr. Finance' posed as advisor in loan scheme, according to Illinois regulators
Chicago’s 'Mr. Finance' posed as advisor in loan scheme, according to Illinois regulators

The Illinois order refers to Brandon Ellington’s investment program as a “Ponzi-like scheme.”

Bezos calls for zero income tax on bottom half of earners
Bezos calls for zero income tax on bottom half of earners

But the Amazon executive chair seems to want it both ways, arguing that taxing the ultra-wealthy won't help struggling Americans.

Why the Charity Parity Act matters for retired clients in 401(k)s
Why the Charity Parity Act matters for retired clients in 401(k)s

Northern Trust planning leader sees the bill extending qualified charitable distributions to employer plans as a potential positive step — but advisors shouldn't overlook bigger holes in the strategy.

Trust is built before volatility arrives
Trust is built before volatility arrives

Markets will always create reasons for investors to worry. The advisor’s role is not to predict uncertainty, but to help clients understand why volatility should not derail a well-built financial plan.

Fintech bytes: Orion and Flourish bring client cash into advisor workflows
Fintech bytes: Orion and Flourish bring client cash into advisor workflows

Plus, Asset-Map partners with Contio to elevate the advisor meeting experience, and MyVest claims an innovation in portfolio management with separately managed models.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline