Asset Management Culture
Ray Dalio: We Now Have Trials by Gossip
Bridgewater founder writes obscure post about the perils of gossip.
Not All Smart Beta Is Created Equal
With $1 trillion going into Smart Beta at the end of 2017, it’s important for allocators to look under the hood to avoid being disappointed.
Future Ford Foundation Director Weighs in on Role, Impact Investing
Roy Swan reveals how investing decisions improved NYC’s low-income housing.
GPIF’s Mizuno Makes Bold AI, ESG Predictions
World’s largest pension fund CIO explains reasons for Sony Computer Science research partnership.
GPIF to Move to Performance-based Fees for Active Equities Managers
Change could be finalized by April.
In-Depth: Michelle Cunningham and the Evolution of Institutional Investing
CalSTRS retiring deputy CIO recounts significant changes in the investment management industry during her career.
Survey Shows Geopolitical Risk Tops Pension, Asset Managers’ Concerns
Institutional investors are split over how much risk central banks present.
Interrogation: Harshal Chaudhari
Reflections on his first year, de-risking, and how IBM got to the enviable position of having a fully funded plan.
Interrogation: Brian Pellegrino
What he’s considering after announcing a plan freeze and making a $2.3 billion contribution as UPS explores LDI.
Interrogation: Bob Hunkeler
His thoughts on date triggers, derivatives, and International Paper’s $1 billion debt offering to fund its DB plan.
Agecroft Reflections: Fee Structures, Benefits of Emerging Managers within Hedge Fund Portfolios
Panelists provide perspective on traditional vs. nontraditional fee structure alignments.
Agecroft: Asset Owners Share Hedge Fund Perspectives
Investors discuss signals for manager deselection and hedge fund strategies.
Agecroft: Hedge Funds Still Playing Key Role in E&F Portfolios
Different perspectives key to manager mix, panelists say.
Skytop Strategies: Plan Sponsors Share ESG Expectations, Strategies, and Goals
Strategy, rather than divestment, key to a sustainable funds, panelists say.