Bain: Private Equity's Success Could Be its Investors' Downfall
An impressive track record could mean higher hurdles for private equity managers—and their investors.
Asset Allocation
CIC Creates Direct Investment Arm
The $653 billion sovereign wealth fund will put its might behind international ventures.
Property Demand Soars, But So Do Prices
Demand for unlisted property is stronger than ever, but there are signs that investors are being priced out of prime markets.
Poor Hedge Fund Returns Set to Last, Say Investors
Investors
are lowering expected returns and risk for hedge funds, according to Deutsche
Bank.
Yale Sticks to Endowment Model, Despite Critiques
The $24 billion endowment has targeted a combined allocation of just 11% to fixed income and domestic stocks.
Investors Renew Faith in Hedge Funds
But fees and regulation worry asset owners and managers alike, according to Preqin.
$120B in Assets Signals the Endurance of Activist Investment
But the approach accounts for less than 4% of the $2.8 trillion hedge fund industry, according to sector data.
PE Firms Feel Investors’ Push on ESG Concerns
There are substantial barriers to overcome, particularly in collecting and comparing ESG data, according to a study.
What Greek Crisis? Fund Managers Load up on European Equities
Predictions of a recovery within the European currency union have made the region a new favorite.
US Attempts to Break Barriers for Infrastructure Investors
The working group devoted to attracting capital has highlighted pension funds and institutions’ excellent fit as investors.
White House Highlights E&F’s Sustainable Investments
The University of California and the Hewlett Foundation have already committed to the White House’s $2 billion climate change initiative.
US Funds Post Sixth Year of Consecutive Gains
Corporate pension funds outperformed public plans in 2014, as well as endowments and foundations.
San Francisco Eyes Hedge Fund Allocation
The public pension’s CIO has recommended a 10% allocation to hedge fund strategies.
Diversification: From Free Lunch to Greedy Fee-Eater?
Even for the largest investors, using more than one basket could be costing you the price of the eggs, a research paper has claimed.
E&Fs Put Faith in Alts, Wind Down Equities
Moderation is key to asset allocation in 2015, according to NEPC.