The Obsession of John Paulson
From aiCIO magazine's December issue: He is rich beyond measure. History will remember him as an investing legend. So why is John Paulson still all in? Kip McDaniel reports.
Newsmakers
CIO of Pennsylvania Pension Plan Retires Amid Controversy
Anthony Clark submitted his letter of resignation after the $25 billion fund decided to investigate his two-year tenure.
Where are Europe’s Best Paid CIOs?
Research from executive search firm Flint Hyde finds UK CIO remuneration is lagging behind that of the continent.
CIO Profile: Why Zurich wants to Lead the Way on Impact Investing
Cecilia Reyes, CIO of insurer Zurich, has explained why impact investing is the strategy of the future.
Ford Foundation Deputy Leaves for Research Institute CIO Job
Mark Baumgartner has stepped down to become CIO of the Institute for Advanced Study.
UTC CIO Diamonte Appointed as PBGC Advisor
President Obama has appointed Robin Diamonte to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s advisory committee.
New Mexico Pension Appoints New CIO
A CIO from Maryland to lead New Mexico’s $13.9 billion pension fund.
Alaska Governor Reveals Pension Deficit Plan
Sarah Palin’s successor wants to solve Alaska’s public pension problem.
PBGC vs. PPF: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (Part Two)
Following the first part of aiCIO’s analysis into the investment strategies and risks facing the world’s two largest pension lifeboats, part two investigates the impact of their premiums and external risks.
Gross’ Game Plan for Tackling Vanguard
Loading the front-end of bond portfolios would help investors ride out central banks’ “desperate gamble” and outperform competitors, according to PIMCO’s founder Bill Gross.
CIOs Earn $2.43 Million on Average… At Hedge Funds
Compensation at hedge funds managing $1 billion or more tracked performance more closely than ever in 2013, according to Infovest21 data.
PBGC vs. PPF: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (Part One)
aiCIO has taken a look at the investment tactics of world’s largest pension lifeboats—who has the haymaker and who has a glass jaw?
US Corporate Plans Hit Five-Year High in Funded Ratio
S&P 1500 pension plans enjoyed a funded ratio of 93% due to rising interest rates,
declining liabilities, and a growth in assets.
Friends Life CIO Departs for Aviva Investors
Mark Versey will join as director of client solutions in 2014, and head up an outsourced CIO offering for Aviva Investors' external clients.
Norway, Denmark Swoop for More UK Real Assets
Northern Europeans have continued to see value in their neighbours’ infrastructure and property.