Endowments Outsource More, Bring Risk Management to the Fore
More than 40% of US institutions said they outsourced a substantial portion of their portfolios, according to the 2014 NACUBO-Commonfund study.
Asset Allocation
Equities’ Un-Sharpe Decade
How bonds beat equities to bolster portfolios over the past 10 years.
Ontario Teachers’ Mock: ‘All Assets Are Expensive’
Public or private, real or liquid, finding a bargain asset has become difficult, says the OTPP CEO.
UK Government Appeals to Investors for Infrastructure Cash
Major investors have gathered in London to learn about infrastructure investment opportunities.
Preqin: PE Managers Must Act After CalPERS’ Cuts
Negotiating power is shifting towards investors as high private equity fees come under scrutiny.
Hedge Fund Capital Raisers Unruffled by Competition
Encroaching mutual funds and tighter regulations haven’t dampened the confidence of hedge fund managers in their ability to raise capital.
Is Smart Beta Shaking Up Active Management?
Nearly 70% of managers believe the rise of passive strategies would not affect alpha generation, according to Northern Trust.
UK Cities in £500M Infrastructure Tie-Up
Public pensions for London and Manchester are to collaborate and invest in UK infrastructure.
Alternative Assets Approach $7T Despite Headwinds
CalPERS’ attitude to alternatives doesn’t reflect the wider industry, claims Preqin.
The Smart Beta Debate: Is It Active or Passive?
Where does smart beta fit in your portfolio? Most asset owners can’t agree, Russell Investments has found.
Target Risk Funds: A Substitute for TDFs?
Investing in funds based on investors’ risk preference could be a better performing alternative to target date funds, a study has found.
Russell: The Argument for Coming Back to Cash
Do you consider cash to be expensive and a drag on your returns? It’s time to change your mind, says Russell Investments.
Canadian Pension Pens $4B Infrastructure Deal
Canada’s second biggest pension has set its sights on local infrastructure assets.
Bonds Drive Double-Digit Returns for UK Pensions
Equity allocations are falling despite recent good performance from active managers, State Street’s research shows.
PFZW Nets $56M Profit from Hedge Fund Exits
The giant Dutch pension provider wound up more than $2 billion of hedge fund investments inside two months—and at a profit.