The Death of LDI?
In some locales, the theory of liability-matching is coming up against the reality of markets.
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Investors Still Betting on Hedge Funds in 2016
Even after a year of middling returns, nearly half of surveyed asset owners plan to grow their allocations, Deutsche Bank has found.
Inalytics Expands Into US Markets
The financial technology firm is also bringing manager analysis to fixed income and credit.
TIAA-CREF Rebrands as TIAA
The asset-managing giant said it would aim for “simplicity, clarity, and engagement” with a shortened name.
Bain: PE Investors Should ‘Temper’ Their Expectations
A maturing industry combined with possible recession could lead to a convergence of private equity and public market returns, according to Bain & Company.
The True Cost of Smart Beta
New forms of passive investing haven’t brought down costs—in fact, some providers may be charging a premium for their “innovation,” Morningstar says.
A CIO’s Guide to Two Weeks in China
Translators (don't), the local liquor (do), and what's actually achievable (half of what you expect) on this asset owner rite of passage.
‘Brexit’ Fears Mount for Asset Managers
The UK will vote on its membership of the EU this summer, and asset managers are already weighing the risks they face.
Carlyle To Close Hedge Fund-of-Funds Arm
Just two years after acquisition, Carlyle is shutting down Diversified Global Asset Management to better focus on private equity and real estate.
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Property Exposure?
Willis Towers Watson research claims the amortization pricing method can mean investors pay more than double what they should.
What Your HF Manager’s Resume Means for Returns
Former asset owners achieve double the alpha of the average manager, according to a study of UK hedge funds.
HSBC’s Pension CIO De-Risks on His Own Terms
Why pay an insurer to profit off your liabilities? A $33 billion portfolio says you don’t have to, according to Mark Thompson.
Sweden’s AP4 CIO to Exit
Magnus Eriksson is moving to London “for family reasons.”
Leading UK Pension Pool to Hit £45B
A trio of the country’s biggest public pensions plan to team up with a pioneering partnership to create a major pool of assets.
Dry Powder Stacks Up in Distressed Debt
With 2016 projected to be a strong year for fundraising, managers are under pressure to make use of the record levels of cash already at their disposal.