MassMutual Boutiques to Merge Under Barings
The soon-to-be $260 billion asset manager will fold in Babson Capital, Cornerstone Real Estate, and Wood Creek Capital.
Manager Selection
Below the Surface of ESG Funds
New research shows there may be more ‘green’ funds available than otherwise thought—and more funds that go against ethical values.
Female Leadership Growing in Private Equity
Women hold an increasing percentage of senior roles at private equity firms, Preqin reports.
Underprivileged Managers Have Fewer Opportunities, Better Returns
Research shows asset managers with low-income backgrounds face higher barriers into the industry, necessitating higher skills to succeed.
The Brand Problem in OCIO and LDI
A significant number of asset owners struggled to name a good OCIO or LDI provider, as JP Morgan and BlackRock topped rankings.
The Rise of Co-Investments
Real estate managers are more open than they used to be to alternative fundraising methods despite giving up some control.
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Investor Incentives with Fee Discounts
Many required longer lock-up periods in exchange for lower fees, according to hedge fund law firm Seward & Kissel.
NEST’s Unconstrained Play for ‘Undervalued’ Emerging-Market Debt
The UK defined contribution scheme teamed with Amundi on a ‘go-anywhere’ credit, foreign exchange, and sovereign bond fund.
A CIO’s Guide to Two Weeks in China
Translators (don't), the local liquor (do), and what's actually achievable (half of what you expect) on this asset owner rite of passage.
What Your HF Manager’s Resume Means for Returns
Former asset owners achieve double the alpha of the average manager, according to a study of UK hedge funds.
Leading UK Pension Pool to Hit £45B
A trio of the country’s biggest public pensions plan to team up with a pioneering partnership to create a major pool of assets.
Investment Costs ‘Halved’ by Pooling, Public Funds Claim
UK pensions report early wins from joining forces and assets, as officials scrutinize the experimental move.
The Bar for Managers ‘Has Never Been Higher’
Investors have high expectations for fee transparency, performance, and data security—and aren’t afraid to dump managers that fall short.
Investor Collaboration ‘Poses Threat to Asset Managers’
A wave of asset-owner partnerships could cause some managers to lose out, according to Cerulli.
USS Offloads $1B Private Equity Portfolio
One of the UK’s biggest pensions has sold interests in 13 vehicles to private equity specialist Ardian, preparing to go direct.