Private Equity’s Soaring Valuations, Rampant Deal-Making
Not since before the financial crisis has the global M&A market—or Goldman Sachs bankers—been so busy.
Asset Allocation
Where Are Your Equity Assets Really Invested?
Your fund may have almost four times as much emerging markets exposure as you think, new research shows.
Dutch Pension Giant Ditches Hedge Funds
Europe's second largest pension fund, PFZW, wound down its allocation to hedge funds during 2014.
Is It Too Late to Break Into Real Assets?
Established managers are increasing their dominance in real estate and infrastructure as demand remains high.
India, Energy, Investment Grade: What You Wanted in 2014
Risk on or risk off? Which asset classes received the most new money last year?
Hedge Funds Confound Expectations in 2014
Where was the money made in the hedge fund sector last year?
Corporate DB Plan Funding Levels Suffer in 2014
The aggregate funding levels fell to just 80% at the end of last year, nine percentage points behind 2013’s peak.
Penn. Pension Sells Off $1.75B of PE Funds-of-Funds
The $53 billion public fund is dialing back private equity exposure with one of the largest secondary transactions of 2014.
China, Oil, and Greek Elections: Deutsche Bank Looks Forward (and Back)
Deutsche Bank has ranked the best and worst investments of 2014—and has a warning for the first hurdle of 2015.
Weak Third Quarter Hits US Public Pensions
Declining equity markets hurt the US’ biggest pensions, but assets still rose in the first nine months of 2014.
What Does It Take for Smart Beta to Be Successful?
There is much room for improvement in smart beta strategies, according to Research Affiliates.
How Not to Fall Prey to the Flash Boys
Not only are high-frequency traders not trading as fast as expected, they only impact a fraction of the market, according to Abel/Noser.
Managers Hoarding Cash as Oil Plummets
Short-term uncertainties in the commodity markets have led fund managers to build up some dry powder.
Will Hedge Funds Make a Comeback in 2015?
Institutional investors are bullish on alternatives and say they would boost their allocations to hedge funds and private equity in 2015, according to a large survey.
Certain or Liquid: A New Way to Class Assets
A UK consultant asks whether it is time to reassess how we label investments.