How Pensions Are Hurting Industrial Companies
Pensions are throwing a spanner in the works for companies already struggling against the downturn.
Newsmakers
Touchy Subject: Institutional Investors on CEO Pay
Asset owners and managers have a lot to say on CEO pay, and it's mostly opposite of corporate stances, according to a recent survey.
Custodians Hike Charges for Safe Haven Deposits
Fees, fees, and more fees – investors bear the cost of keeping their assets safe.
NJ Sen. Seeks to Ban Pensions from Hedge Fund Investments
A bill that would prohibit New Jersey's public pension funds from investing in hedge funds or derivative contracts is currently winding its way through the Legislature.
Power: The Squandered Asset?
A paper by two Norwegian institutional investment experts argues that asset owners should get active in corporate governance.
Institutional Managers: Romney or Obama, US Markets to Rise
Whatever the election outcome, a Northern Trust survey showed managers are bullish on the United States’ housing and equity markets.
Are Sovereign Wealth Funds Different?
Yes—when investing short-term, according to a study by two Italian researchers.
QE, Poor Returns, and Social Unrest
Thought Quantitative Easing was just harming government bond yields? Think again.
Endowment Investors Might Learn a Lot From Keynes
Keynes made a major contribution to the development of professional asset management, and today's investors should take heed, a newly published paper asserts.
Florida Pension Suffers $19.2B Funding Hole; Maintains 7.75% Assumptions
Despite the Florida Retirement System facing a massive underfunding shortfall, the scheme will retain its 7.75% investment return assumption.
GPIF vs. Canadian, US Models. Who Wins?
One academic paper aims to analyze how Japan's pension--the world's largest--compares with other schemes worldwide.
Discount Rates and Longevity Offset Pension Cash Injections (Again)
Corporate pension funds have been pouring additional contributions into a big, black hole, consultants have revealed.
ADIA Appoints Private Equities Head
The Middle East’s largest institutional investor is building out its private equities capability.
Fixing the Economy Could Break Pensions
Getting developed markets back on an even keel is the ambition for all financial regulators – but pension funds should realise they’re not part of the deal.
NISA Puts Stake in the Ground With Volatility Index
Corporate plan fiduciaries and industry analysts may be comforted that future volatility in pension plans may be forecasted based on available data, which NISA has harnessed with its newly released index.