Asset Allocation
New Jersey's Head of Alternatives Steps Down
The head of alternative investments at New Jersey’s $70 billion state pension system, Christine Pastore, has stepped down.
Preqin: Private Equity Investors Seek Partners
Limited partners are increasingly keen to co-Invest with private equity fund managers, according to a study by Preqin.
If not China, Japan?
Alternatives: America’s Most Wanted
Investors Fear Inflation as Global Economy Stabilises
Is M&A Revival Key to Investor Success?
What Are the Alpha Characteristics of Hedge Funds?
Hedge fund managers have historically generated excess, skill based returns (alpha) through active management, and a paper by UBS scrutinizes the value of security selection and market timing to understand the industry's risks and returns.
Is a ‘Great Rotation’ About to Hit Markets?
Pensions Seek Private Markets, But Don’t Commit
Bumper Hedge Fund Launches as Performance Converges
Mid-Sized Schemes Face Acute Challenges With Scarce Resources, Low Yields
Lack of resources is hampering medium-sized schemes from exploring de-risking options, Aon Hewitt's Mid-Market Pension Survey has found.
Large Funds Shun Outsourced Investment
Beware of Money Market Fund Governance
Analysis: Asset Managers Suffer Slower Revenue Growth
The asset management industry suffered significantly slower revenue growth in 2011, while profitability remained stable, according to an analysis by Casey Quirk.