Betting on a Sand State Revival?
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: One public pension considers in-kind contributions.
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Buy Lists: How the Sausage Is Made
The Consultant Corner From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: Are buy lists constructed in a fair and reasonable way? Or, is there more that goes on behind closed doors?
With LDI to the Fore, It’s NISA Time
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: Every decade produces an investment manager that captures the spirit of its times. To come to terms with the elephant in the room in the risk-averse world of corporate pension plans, look no further than St. Louis, Missouri.
Study: “Bigger Is Better When It Comes to Pension Plans”
In a recent Canadian academic paper, researchers assert that larger pension plans outperform their smaller peers due to asset allocation, internal management, and governance.
CFTC to Delay Dodd-Frank Swap Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will delay some votes on Dodd-Frank swap rules until 2012.
Obama’s Infrastructure Push: What Does It Mean for Institutional Investors?
With President Barack Obama likely set to propose an infrastructure bank, institutional investors will be watching Washington closely.
New Platform Allows Institutional Investors to Monitor ESG Risks
GovernanceMetrics International has introduced an online research platform that allows institutional investors and corporations to identify a company’s environmental, social, and governance risks.
Dutch Pension Scheme Sues Deutsche Bank Over Mortgage-Backed Securities
In a complaint filed in New York state Supreme Court in Manhattan, ABP -- Europe's second-biggest pension fund -- has claimed Deutsche Bank made false and misleading statements about underwriting standards and practices, loan-to-value ratios, appraisals and owner-occupancy statistics.
Global Survey: Australia's Super Funds Drive Superior Growth
According to a research study conducted by Towers Watson, the assets of major Australian institutional funds grew 26% in 2010, dwarfing the global growth rate of 11%.
Carlyle Group Files SEC Documents to Go Public
The intensely private Carlyle Group has filed documents with federal regulators to sell stock to the public.
Mercer: US Pension Funding Levels Plummet
New figures from Mercer show that August was a dismal month for US pension plan funding levels, which could have potential ramifications for 2012 financials.
PIMCO Gains Independence From Corporate Parent Allianz
Allianz, Europe's largest insurer, has restructured its asset management business, giving subsidiary PIMCO, the world’s largest bond manager, more freedom around distribution of its products.
Hat in Hand, U.S. Postal Service Goes to Congress
USPS CEO Patrick Donahoe testified Tuesday that without Congressional approval to change rules on benefits funding, the Postal Service will soon be insolvent.
Credit Suisse: S&P 500 Companies Face Larger Pension Deficits Than During Collapse
An analysis by Credit Suisse shows a combined $400 billion pension deficit for S&P 500 companies.
Chief Investment Officers: Endowment Model, Risk Parity to Outperform 60/40
The alternatives-heavy endowment model and the bond-heavy risk parity model will outperform the 60/40 approach to investing on a risk-adjusted basis, CIOs believe.