There are periods when knowing many things and skillfully implementing them is the main source of alpha, but that hasn’t been the case since the financial crisis.

Kevin Silva serves as Global Head of Institutional Business Development at FS Investments. In this role, he builds and manages institutional client relationships around the globe and explores new channels for institutional client development. Prior to joining FS Investments, Mr. Silva served as head of the Strategic Partners Group at MSD Partners, where he was...

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“Laissez les bons temps rouler”… well maybe not quite

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Money market assets keep growing despite yields declining. This week’s chart looks at the diverging trends as cash may be losing its luster.