MassPRIM Ups HFs, Emerging Markets, Slashes Equities
The $50.3 billion Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (MassPRIM) board is shifting its investments toward hedge funds and emerging market debt at the expense of equities.
Asset Allocation
Sustainable Investing Experiences Burgeoning Institutional Interest in Germany, Research Shows
Institutional interest in sustainable investing is on the rise in Germany, according to a study by Union Investments.
Institutional Hires Abound in Alts and RE at Expense of Equities
Research by Eager, Davis & Holmes reveals that institutional hires in alternative investments and real estate increased in the first two quarters of 2011 at the expense of domestic active equity and fixed-income.
Despite High Participation in Target-Date Funds, Uncertainty Looms Large
New research reveals that dissatisfaction and uncertainty surround target-date funds while participation in the funds is growing; industry experts have cited serious concern with the funds despite their strong rebound from losses during the financial crisis.
Research: Perception That ESG Will Negatively Impact Returns Is False
Applying ESG factors to a portfolio does not negatively impact performance and may enhance it, new research reveals.
Survey Shows Companies 'Moderately Concerned' About Comparing Pay, Performance
With the implementation of Dodd-Frank act’s provision on executive pay and corporate performance approaching, a majority of companies surveyed by Towers Watson are moderately concerned about having to show the relationship between pay and performance.
Credit Suisse Prediction: With US Default, Stocks Drop 30%, Economy Contracts 5%
According to Credit Suisse, worries about US public finances will likely bring investors to focus on ultra-safe equities.
Study: While Still Negative, Venture Capital Industry Experiences Long-Term Improved Growth
Venture capital performance has continued on a gradual upward trajectory as of the first quarter of 2011 according to the Cambridge Associates U.S. Venture Capital Index.
Report Questions Whether the Market Is Mispricing Risk; Supports Less Risky Stocks
A report by Russell Investments challenges the assumption that less risky stocks deliver lower returns.
Concerned with Developed Economies, Singapore’s GIC Alters Investment Strategy
The Government of Singapore Investment Corp has expressed uncertainty about developed economies and is moving investments toward developing economies in what it calls a “challenging” investment climate.
Preqin Survey: PE Fund Fees Remain Problematic
Preqin's latest investigation into fund terms and conditions has shown that management fees are still causing significant unrest amongst investors.
OECD Report: While Pension Assets Return to Pre-Crisis Levels, Full Recovery Remains Uncertain
A new OECD report shows that having weathered the financial crisis, pension fund asset levels in most countries continue to show strong growth and are on the way to returning to pre-crisis levels.
Towers Watson: Insurers Gear Up for Aggressive Investments
A survey from consultancy Towers Watson has shown that insurance companies are prepared to take more risks in investing, fueled by pressure from low interest rates.
Hedge Fund Assets Surge Past $2 Trillion
As investors continue to allocate new capital to hedge funds despite volatile markets, new data from Hedge Fund Research -- which tracks asset flows and performance figures -- has shown that global hedge-fund assets rose to a record $2.04 trillion by the end of the second quarter.
NYC Pensions May Sell, Consolidate Private Equity Holdings
New York City’s five pension plans are considering a move to consolidate their investments in private equity by unloading a $2 billion portfolio of buyout funds.