Preqin Finds First-Time PE Fund Managers Should Be Optimistic
According to Preqin's latest research, private equity fund managers seeking to raise their first funds have reason to be hopeful.
Asset Allocation
Report Urges US Schemes to Up Hedge Fund Exposure
A new research paper has asserted that pension funds in the United States should increase their allocation to hedge funds by 10% to boost returns by up to around $13.67 billion a year.
IMF: Pensions May Flock to Emerging Markets
A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reveals that pension and insurance funds may up their allocation to equities and other riskier assets in emerging and developing countries.
Aon Hewitt: One in Five UK Pensions Delegate Investment Decisions
A survey of 299 pension trustees and pension managers conducted by Aon Hewitt shows that nearly one in five pension schemes currently delegate investment decisionmaking to a third-party provider.
Preqin: Liquidity Tops Concerns Among Institutional Hedge Fund Investors
A recent study by Preqin has revealed that liquidity is leading concern of institutional hedge fund investors, with all institutional investors having maintained or increased their liquidity requirements since 2008.
Hedge Funds Suffer August Declines, Surrendering 2011 Gains
According to data released today by Hedge Fund Research (HFR), performance weakness in the hedge fund industry has been concentrated in Equity Hedge and Event-Driven strategies.
Survey: Asset Managers Fret Over High-Frequency Trading
A new study of 630 institutional asset management firms shows that more than two-thirds of respondents are worried about the impact of high frequency trading (HFT) on equities markets.
Paulson’s Big Short
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: Following a disastrous summer for his hedge fund, is now the time to go long John Paulson?
Betting on a Sand State Revival?
From aiCIO Magazine's Fall 2011 Issue: One public pension considers in-kind contributions.
Study: “Bigger Is Better When It Comes to Pension Plans”
In a recent Canadian academic paper, researchers assert that larger pension plans outperform their smaller peers due to asset allocation, internal management, and governance.
Obama’s Infrastructure Push: What Does It Mean for Institutional Investors?
With President Barack Obama likely set to propose an infrastructure bank, institutional investors will be watching Washington closely.
Global Survey: Australia's Super Funds Drive Superior Growth
According to a research study conducted by Towers Watson, the assets of major Australian institutional funds grew 26% in 2010, dwarfing the global growth rate of 11%.
Chief Investment Officers: Endowment Model, Risk Parity to Outperform 60/40
The alternatives-heavy endowment model and the bond-heavy risk parity model will outperform the 60/40 approach to investing on a risk-adjusted basis, CIOs believe.
Survey: Institutional Investors Flock to Private Equity, Demand More Transparency
A new report by SEI and Greenwich Associates shows that institutional investors, fund managers, and consultants plan to increase their private equity allocations or recommend increases to their clients over the next year, but they are urging greater transparency in the asset class.
With US Investment, the Caisse Encounters Harsh Criticism
Canada's Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is facing scrutiny for US investment amid pressure to foster the province’s economic development.