Making Money Out of a Global Crisis
From aiCIO Europe's April issue: Elizabeth Pfeuti looks at capitalizing on climate change, water scarcities, and socio-political evolution.
Newsmakers
Tangled Risk Budgets
From aiCIO Europe's April issue: Charlie Thomas reports on
how insurers are managing their assets—or allocating in the dark—with Solvency
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Did the UK Chancellor Just Kill Off Lifecycle Strategies?
From aiCIO Europe's April issue: Charlie Thomas on the end of one-size-fits-all lifecycles following the Chancellor's reforms.
Control: Having, Losing—and Regaining
From aiCIO Europe's April issue: European Editor Elizabeth Pfeuti on the issue of control permeating the first standalone issue of aiCIO Europe.
The Smart Beta Tragedy
From aiCIO magazine's April issue: Everyone wants it, not everyone can have it: Is the first-mover advantage of smart beta already gone? Leanna Orr reports.
Marketing as Spy-Craft
From aiCIO magazine's April issue: Editor-in-Chief Kip McDaniel on overcoming the fear of being dangerous.
The Hassle—and High Potential—of Direct Real Estate
From aiCIO magazine's April issue: Is the direct model only reserved for "top-tier" institutions? Sage Um reports.
Target-Date Funds, All Grow(ing) Up
From aiCIO magazine's April issue: Custom is the way to go in standing out in a swarm of TDF-touting firms. Sage Um reports.
Endowments in Hotel California
From aiCIO magazine's April issue: How long can investors afford to be wrong about emerging markets? Leanna Orr reports.
Weinberg Foundation Appoints Its First CIO
Jonathan Hook, former CIO of Ohio State University's endowment, will build an internal team to manage the Baltimore-based foundation’s $2 billion in assets.
Government Advisor Urges GPIF to sell $245 billion of Japanese Bonds
The man leading the charge on overhauling Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund has said the fund should pare back total bond holdings to about 35% of assets.
Dutch Pensions Push to Punish Poorly Performing Managers with Lower Fees
Led by PFZW, Dutch pensions are considering renegotiating contracts, allowing them to discipline underperforming managers.
TIAA-CREF Buys Nuveen, Vaults Up AUM League Tables
The firm will now manage upward of $800 billion in assets, making it one of the largest asset management firms in the world.
Lyne Quits F&C
Julian Lyne is set to join a rival firm.
Book Review: Flash Boys, A Wall Street Revolt
Editor-in-Chief Kip McDaniel discusses Michael Lewis' new book and the power of the buy-side.