Chief Investment Officer’s eighth annual list of the world’s most influential investment consultants.

His innovative approach to risk management leaves its mark: on his last day at the office before retiring, Ballard reflects on lessons learned at the $80 billion plan since 2003. 

Defensive strategies have generally performed well in down equity markets. Combining them in a portfolio may potentially provide the optimal defense. 

Fund reports ‘possible economic slowdown’ for 2020.

Insurer signs £4.7 billion deal with Telent, and £3.8 billion deal with Allied Domecq.

Researcher describes how he was able to trick the biometric protocols.