Goodell as SEC, Belichick as CEO
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: Does the NFL offer a playbook for the rest of the economy? A review by Editor-at-Large Joe Flood.
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Awkward Question: Can Dying Pensioners Save Pension Investing?
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: Life Settlement Assets may make people uncomfortable – but they also may save corporate pensions.
Cover Story: Sacramento's Kings
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: An exclusive interview with two of the most influential chief investment officers in America - Chris Ailman of CalSTRS and Joe Dear of CalPERS.
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.