Asset Allocation

Managers see increase in negotiating leverage as investors flock to asset class.

In addition, Credit Suisse survey shows more than 70% of institutional investor portfolios incorporate hurdle rates and founder’s share class structures.

Many see US equity valuations as stretched, and emerging markets offering the most opportunities in the next few years.

Only $4 billion raised in Q2, with record $19 billion raised in Q1 likely eating into demand.

The firm sees widening economic expansion, higher volatility in 2H2017 in its Q3 investment outlook.

EDI works by adopting many of the same principles institutional investors use for outcomes-based portfolios and adapting them for insurance.

A joint venture led by TIAA Private Investments, and including Antarctica Capital, will manage the investment for the consortium.

Capital relief trades seek attractive returns by offering banks more than economic incentives as synthetic collateralizations boom.

World’s largest pension fund returns  $70 billion, driven by domestic and international equity exposure.

The $155 billion pension will cut bond holdings and raise caps on illiquid assets.

Newer and smaller funds post outsized returns, while volatility for former declines to match industry.

Speakers, attendees provide insight on current state and future of the real estate market.

Responsibility of benefits for 16,000 former employees transfers to Prudential.

Pension fund defends use of “essential” asset class, despite high fees.