Ex-Russell Equities Chief Joins Abu Dhabi SWF
Brian Tipple will oversee third-party managers for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in a newly-created role.
Newsmakers
Ex-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Joins Investment Bank
Recently
defeated Virginia Republican Eric Cantor has joined Wall Street for a $3.4
million pay package.
Senior Appointments for Pensions Trust, Philips Pensioenfonds
Multi-employer non-profit fund the Pensions Trust has appointed a new chief executive, and there is a new chairman at Philips’ giant Dutch pension.
Future Fund Appoints CIO, Looks to Grow Investment Team
Raphael Arndt takes over from David Neal as CIO of Australian public sector pension.
What a Dead CEO Can Tell You about Shareholder Value
Two academics claim to have proven categorically that more than half of senior executives are not overpaid.
Harvard Under Fire for High Salaries (Again)
A small group of alumni have hit out at a $132.8 million pay package for the endowment fund’s staff.
More than 10% of S&P 500 Assets Now Passive
$1.9 trillion is invested in passive strategies tracking the US’s leading stock index, according to research.
Calling All Rocket Scientists: CERN is Recruiting
The international nuclear science centre is advertising for a new CEO to lead its pension fund.
Norway Adds New CIOs in Radical SWF Overhaul
The world’s largest SWF has shaken up—and doubled—its senior investment team
RWC, Threadneedle Boost Institutional Teams
Two UK-based firms are growing their institutional teams in an effort to raise their profiles in this sector.
New Banking CIO for Danish Pension
One of the largest pensions in Denmark is to have its first CIO in five years.
Northern Trust Builds Out OCIO Team, Led by Pension CIO
Patrick Groenendijk is one of five senior hires for the rapidly growing division.
Steven Cohen’s Point72 Loses President
Tom
Conheeney announced his departure from the hedge fund-turned-family office
after 15 years of service.
Oregon Pension Begins Director Search
The $89 billion retirement system is on the hunt for a new leader.
Barings Hires Ex-Schroders CEO as CIO
Ken
Lambden, former chief of Schroders’ Australian business, will replace current
CIO Marino Valensise at Barings Asset Management.