China SWF Alternatives Head Said to Exit
He Linbo has reportedly left the $653 billion fund, where he oversaw more than a quarter of the portfolio.
Newsmakers
E&F Outsourcer Parts Ways with CIO
The $11 billion Investment Fund for Foundations—TIFF—is launching a search to replace Larry Lebowitz.
Albourne CEO to Step Aside
An Albourne co-founder and one of CIO’s 25 Knowledge Brokers is to stand down in August.
Ontario Teachers’ CIO Neil Petroff to Retire
Neil Petroff, CIO of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, will step down two months from now.
Diary of a (Former) Fed Chairman: Bernanke Speaks Out
The former chairman of the Federal Reserve has launched a blog.
BP CIO Quits for American Red Cross Foundation
Greg Williamson, longtime CIO of BP, has resigned to become CIO of the American Red Cross.
LUCRF Super Hires Consulting Veteran as Investment Chief
Martin Drew will head up the A$4.5 billion Australian industry superannuation fund.
Ex-Yale Investor to Lead Stanford Endowment
Robert Wallace of Alta Advisers will head up the $25 billion endowment as John Powers makes his exit.
New Janus Unit CEO/CIO Gives Surprise Resignation
Perkins Investment Management chief Jeff Kautz has stepped down after just three months on the job.
Future Fund Names Infrastructure Chief
Wendy Norris will take over the A$8 billion (US$6.2 billion) portfolio immediately.
Guardian Newspaper Targets Gates Foundation Over Oil Assets
The world’s largest charity is now the focus of a major petition and campaign pushing it to sell off fossil fuel-related investments worth $1.4 billion.
San Diego Pension CEO Resigns as Friction Continues
Brian White will leave the $10.5 billion public fund as it searches for a new CIO and conflicts between trustees intensify.
UK Pensions ‘Must Collaborate to Cut Deficits’
A £47 billion shortfall won’t be addressed by raising taxes or investing passively, says the LPFA’s Susan Martin.
Dalio’s Warning to Yellen: Don’t Repeat 1937
As the first interest rate rise in six years looms, influential investors are getting worried.
Schwarzman: This is Why Blackstone is Successful
The alternative investment giant's 2014 report is long on records, achievement and dry powder... if short on modesty.