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Offers observation on the increasing flow of money into foreign equity funds. Result of putting money into foreign funds; View of Sid Blum, director of financial advisory services at Leonetti & Associates, on investing in foreign funds; Explanation on international valuations.

The article discusses how active funds can outperform passive funds. It states that statistics show active funds have produced excess returns over longer period of time. It also states the way to keep costs down by providing subadvisors large amounts of money to manage, a bonus to outperform the benchmark, and a penalty for under-performance.

A diagram is presented which explains the estimated flows to long term mutual funds.

This article focuses on the annual World Wealth Report which was released by Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. and Capgemini. The report is very predictive, which monitors the rich and their financial advisers in around 68 countries which account for over 98% of global gross national income and 99% of world stock market capitalization. According to the report the current rate of growth of Asia-Pacific will exceed Europe in the next couple of years. The smaller economies of Africa and the Middle East marked the highest accumulation of wealth since the 1970s.

Reports developments related to the flow of bond funds in the U.S. as of February 25, 2002. Impact of several company bankruptcies to the flow of fixed income funds; Anxiousness of investors related to financial and accountancy issues; Emergence of market debt funds.

The article reports on the subpoena issued by the office of New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James as of March 2019 to Deutsche Bank and Investors Bank in relation to records of project financing of the Trump Organization and its failed bid to acquire the Buffalo Bills football team. The requested Deutsche documents cover financial transactions of such projects as the Trump International Hotel in Washington. The Trump Organization is connected to U.S. President Donald Trump.

The New York president questions legality of national chapter's use of local chapter funds for annual forum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A graph is presented which estimates the financial flow of fixed income funds from May 2015 to June 2015.

A graph is presented which shows the flow of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and active funds between the year 2015 and 2018.

A chart is presented that lists estimated net flows of alt funds, covering the topics including absolute return funds, alt event driven funds, and alt long/short equity funds.

The author reflects on the home equity lending industry in the U.S. According to the flow of funds report for the fourth-quarter of 2012 from the U.S. Federal Reserve, owners' equity in residential real estate raised 25 percent to 8.2 trillion U.S. dollars from 6.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2011 due to an increase in home prices and a decline in mortgage debt.

An interview with John Lapham, co-manager of PineBridge Investments' leveraged finance group, is presented. When asked about the current state of the leveraged loan market, he responds that it is healthy due to low levels of defaults, good returns and the flow of funds from retail funds and crossover accounts. he forecasts the asset class to perform well in the medium term. He mentions that his company avoids investing much in firms needing a major turnaround or those affected by a single event.

The article reports on the financial performance of outstanding commercial/multifamily mortgage debt as the first quarter of 2010 ended in the U.S. According to the Federal Reserve Board Flow of Funds data issued by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA), debt levels went down to 3.31 trillion dollars. This is due to the decrease in commercial and multifamily mortgages in commercial mortgaged-back securities (CMBS) and construction loans.

The article reports on the status of the large-cap net flows in the U.S. from 2004-2009. It is stated that despite the global economic crisis, flows for large-cap funds in January and February 2009 appear to be consistent with net flows since 2004. The Financial Research Corp. expects the 2009 large-cap funds to remain equal with 2008's net flows.

The article reports on the increasing number of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding. According to the U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association's analysis of the Federal Reserve Board flow of funds data, debt outstanding grew by 2.6% in the fourth quarter, exceeding $3.3 trillion. The $3.3 trillion mortgage debt outstanding recorded by the Federal Reserve was an increase of $84.6 billion from the third quarter of 2007.

The article reports that Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust hits the market with some changes that garnered the deal strong pricing even with the tight credit in finance market. According to the sources, the $859 million securitization is secured by payments on prime auto loans. It stated that based on Fitch ratings the initial and target hard credit enhancement for the class A notes went down by 4% and 12.7% respectively.

The article focuses on the report "From Illiquidity to Liquidity: The Path Toward Credit Market Normalization," by Christopher Mahoney, vice chairman of Moody's Investors Service, in the U.S. The report discussed that the flight to quality has made pricing in the credit market difficult, which brought a standstill on the value of structured products. Mahoney explained that creation of the new price consensus between the buyers and sellers of risk instruments is needed to resume normal operation.

A graph is presented depicting the net flows of exchange-traded funds and long-term funds from 1998 to 2006 in the U.S.

The article reports on the future flows in Russia. According to the author, such future flows with two issuers, MDM Bank and Alfa Bank, are hitting back with transactions supported by diversified payment rights. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Merrill Lynch lead the transactions. First up is approximately $400 million deal from MDM and with a 5-year legal final and with 2.5-year average life, the deal has a euro and dollar tranche. The final volume may be an allocation in each denomination.

A chart is presented showing the performance of sub- and non sub-advised fund flows from 2002 to 2006 in the U.S.

The article reports that large-capitalization funds have experienced an enormous swing in net flows since 2000. The combination of growth, value and blend netted $128 billion in 2000, while the combo bled more than $3 billion in 2002. Although the mutual fund industry has experienced a clear preference switch from growth to value styles, that trend is expected to reverse in future.

Reports on the issuance of a report by Janus Capital Group stating the expected amount of funds to be withdrawn by client-institutions in the first quarter of 2004. Sources of the redemptions; Result of the outflow; Assets under management from January to February, 2004.

Presents a graph comparing the estimated net flow in millions dollars to long-term mutual funds. Comparison of the net flows to long-term mutual funds of 2003 with that of 1997.

Focuses on the flows of money in the California housing market. Effort to reduce the uncertainty in the economic market; Details on the rate of return for alternative investments.

Reports changes in the flow of funds in the emerging market for the week of February 23, 2000. Outline of inflow/outflow and price changes in debt funds; Total global funds invested in emerging market debt in millions.

Gives statistical information on emerging markets funds between November 25 and October 15, 1997.Information on dedicated emerging market debt funds; Details on the global funds investing in emerging market debt; Total assets of both funds.

Presents statistical information on the funds flow in the United States for the week ending July 30th, 1997. Factors influencing funds flow; Brief analysis of statistics.

Presents charts and graphs illustrating the dedicated funds that posted an inflow of $36.2 million in the week ending July 09, 1997. Reference to the high yield funds.

Municipal bond funds saw inflows in the latest week, according to the Lipper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the situation of municipal securities and loans in the municipal market of the U.S. in 2014. It states that total amount of outstanding municipal securities and loans dropped by .28 percent to 3.66 trillion dollars in the first to fourth quarter of 2014, as bank holdings rose 1.43 percent and money market fund holdings dropped 3.86 percent. Information on the U.S. Federal Reserve Board's Flow of Funds report is also offered.

The article informs that municipal bonds turned to a high-grade 350 million U.S. dollars New Jersey deal after snapping up a 1.2 billion U.S. dollars Iowa fertilizer junk-bond deal. It informs that the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee has announced that it will keep the target range for the federal funds rate from 0-0.25 percent and will continue its 85 billion U.S. dollars a month purchases.

The article presents information on the increase in the collection of funds with respect to the state budget for the fiscal year of 2013 in New Mexico. The Legislative Finance Committee of the U.S. witnessed an increase in the state revenues for the year. Information on the generation of the tax bonds and the development of the state budget through the decline in the energy prices is also presented.

The article presents information on the increase in the collection of funds with respect to the state budget for the fiscal year of 2013 in Arizona. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee of the U.S. witnessed an increase in the state revenues for the year. Information on the generation of the sales tax and income tax of the state for the year 2012 in comparison to 2011 is also presented.

The article presents information on the increase in the collection of funds with respect to the state budget for the fiscal year of 2013 in Arizona. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee of the U.S. witnessed an increase in the state revenues for the year. Information on the generation of the sales tax and income tax of the state for the year 2012 in comparison to 2011 is also presented.

The article presents information on the increase in the collection of funds with respect to the state budget for the fiscal year of 2013 in New Mexico. The Legislative Finance Committee of the U.S. witnessed an increase in the state revenues for the year. Information on the generation of the tax bonds and the development of the state budget through the decline in the energy prices is also presented.

The article reports on the results of consumer surveys conducted by Mintel Comperemedia, which indicated that most American consumers planned to be more fiscally cautious and conservative in 2010 than they had been in previous years. These results are said to correspond to data from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Flow of Funds report, which indicated that Americans were focusing on paying down debt and increasing savings as of late 2009.

The article focuses on the report of AMG Data Services Co. concerning the outflow of municipal bond mutual funds in the U.S. It notes the net outflow of $993 million during the period ending December 17, 2008 following a $1.053 outflow of the previous week. The inflow of $8.4 billion on equity funds after a $5.8 billion inflow of the previous week is also mentioned.

The article describes developments for CashEdge Inc. in response to the U.S. financial crisis in 2008. The company is expected to report additions to its suite of electronic money transfer options for financial institutions. Examples include the launching of the interface Intelligent Money Movement, the Third-Party Transfer module, and the module Small Business Me-to-Me Transfers.

The article reports on the weekly net inflow slippage of mutual funds. AMG Data Services reported that weekly reporting municipal bond mutual fund had a net inflow of $182 million during the period ending February 20, 2008. According to the Arcata, California-based fund tracker, the results were down from a $383 million inflow the previous week but represent the sixth week of inflows following eight straight weeks of outflows.

The article reports that weekly reporting municipal bond mutual funds had a net inflow of $160 million for the period ending April 18, 2007. According to fund tracker AMG Data Services, the results were up from a $15 million inflow the week before, but also indicate the 39th consecutive week of net inflows into the category. Weekly reporting equity funds had an inflow of $5.5 billion following a $42 million inflow the previous week.

The article reports on Huntington Bancshares Inc.'s creation of an online high-yield deposit account. The Columbus, Ohio company launched directhuntington.com for the accounts, and has already seen great market response with the number of deposit transactions. Huntington hopes to retain customers who move away, and to gain customers from other geographical regions. The website offers a consumer alternative in a flat deposit banking market.

The article focuses on Metavante Corp.'s announcement that it will become the first major third-party processor with the capability to handle reload transactions on pre-paid cards. The company explained to financial institutions that the reloading capability can encourage more unbanked and underbanked people to utilize card-based transactions rather than paper-based transactions. Visa U.S.A. Inc. and MasterCard Inc. have already enacted similar reload options at some retailers.

Reports on the increase in municipal debt in the second quarter, according to flow of funds data released by the Federal Reserve Board in the U.S. Total outstanding debts recorded during the period; Percentage of increase in mutual fund holdings; Indication of a strong profitability among property and casualty insurers.

Reports on the total amount of outstanding municipal debt according to the flow of funds data released by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Discovery that individual investors are by far the largest holders of municipal debt; Debt held by mutual funds generally owned by retail investors; Increase in bond sales amidst the rapidly rising short-term interest rates.

Reports that tax-free money market fund net outflows in the U.S. slowed to $1.376 billion during the week that ended on September 1, 2003. Finding that the funds' average annualized seven-day yields held steady at 0.36% for the third week in a row; Information on the trend of fund flow observed in the taxable money market funds; Revelation that retail money market investors withdraw funds around September every year.

Reports increase in municipal debts holdings by households in the U.S. Reference to a Federal Reserve flow-of-funds data; Possibility of errors in the report; Ranking of holders of municipal debts.

Focuses on data from the Investment Co. Institute on municipal bond mutual fund flows in the United States in December 1999. Outlook for January 2000; Total loss posted in December; Factors driving the results; Analysts' assessment of the situation.

Suggests some basic rules in understanding the process of transferring customer accounts to another firm. Where detailed rules of Rule 11870 can be found; Details on exceptions to the rules; Description of the cancellation of the funds to be transferred.