Bob Grady Joins PE Firm Gryphon Investors
Four months after his exit from the New Jersey pension plan, the former White House policy advisor is returning to direct private equity investments.
Newsmakers
$4T Investor Group Backs UN Human Rights Initiative
Swedish and Dutch pensions are among a 60-strong group of investors calling for companies to take into account the risks of failing to uphold employees’ human rights.
UK Infrastructure Project Plots Expansion
A collaboration backed by some of the UK’s largest pensions is aiming to roll out more products.
Swedish Local Government Pension CEO to Exit
Lars-Åke Vikberg has run the KPA public pension fund since 2009.
Academic (Ir)relevance
Meet the professor putting research back at the heart of investing—and the asset manager who’s helping him.
Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Hedge funds nearly drowned in 2014, beset by bad news and bad returns. Prepare for a comeback.
PIMCO’s Chief Economist Resigns—Again
Paul McCulley is leaving PIMCO for the third time, five months after Bill Gross’ own exit.
Letters to the Editor: February Issue
Abuse for Assistant European Editor Nick Reeve and props on CIO’s coverage of diversity—or lack thereof—in asset management.
Rolling that Rock Back Up the Hill
Nick Bonn has spent the past three years attempting to restore State Street's image in the transition management space. Has he been successful?
The Hotbed of Risk Parity Innovation Is in… Wisconsin?
The philosophy of a whole-fund risk parity has taken root at two of the state's leading institutions—along with something extra.
The Search for the New Forty
From “aged, serious, and grey” to young, hungry, and humble: CIO seeks a fresh roster of Forty Under Forty.
The Riddle of Tampa Bay
Harold and Jay Bowen—who alone have managed billions for Tampa's police and firefighters for forty years—may be two of the greatest stock pickers of all time. So why don't they act like it?
There’s Innovation—And Then There’s Whatever This Is…
Kip McDaniel on looking inside one of the most unconventional pension investment structures and why it matters.
Mercer Revamps Hedge Fund Leadership
The global firm has created a CIO and deputy CIO role for the division, and promoted internal candidates into both.
Salient Angles Towards Retail Market with Acquisition
“OCIO isn’t the main focus of the business right now,” CIO Lee Partridge says.