Asset Allocation

As a new poll by SEI shows that nearly two-thirds of poll respondents are currently utilizing a Liability-Driven Investing (LDI) strategy, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has recruited four LDI managers. 

Pension funds have suffered as a result of a lack of understanding about leverage, timing, and pricing when it comes to infrastructure investing, according to bfinance.   

A whitepaper by Prudential Retirement outlines the benefits of stable-value investment strategies. 

A new research report sheds doubt on the accuracy of a popular database that has been used to judge private equity and venture capital performance. 

A new paper by Rocaton asserts that active managers may find added opportunities in an uncertain market environment.  

An analysis by GMI identifies companies that received less than 70% shareholder support for compensation plans. 

The combined pension deficits of the FTSE 100 Global companies increased by over 70% in the past year to €290 billion, according to the European Pensions Briefing report published by consulting firm Lane Clark & Peacock. 

A new research paper argues that long-term investors have a large advantage and should institutionalise contrarian behavior by adopting a rebalancing rule while redefining the concept of risk away from just volatility. 

Despite prediction of increased market volatility, a new survey finds that investors are eager to intensify their risk appetite and grow their international exposure. 

A total of 23% of investors believe private equity has become more attractive in light of recent volatility in financial markets, Preqin's latest research reveals.  

As Europe battles its deepest budget cuts since World War II, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is trying to revive the economy, finalizing an agreement with pensions and infrastructure investors to finance projects.  

A study by Metlife shows that plan sponsors in both the United Kingdom and the United States are “keenly aware of the challenges their DB pension plans still face.” 

American sovereign debt is likely to appreciate in value if the Congressional SuperCommittee cannot reach an agreement on fiscal matters.

A new Bank of America Merrill Lynch study has demonstrated that -- driven by Eurozone turbulence -- money managers are fleeing to US and emerging market equities. 

JP Morgan Asset Management has released a new report asserting that plan sponsors that seek to de-risk pension plans entirely are “dreaming an impossible dream," yet industry sources highlight various inconsistencies with the firm's claims.