Newsmakers
Fund Managers Failing SWFs on LDI
KIC Appoints New CIO
The Korea Investment Corporation has hired its first national chief investment officer, naming Dong-ik (Don) Lee as the new head of alternatives.
‘Disciplined, Patient and Unemotional’: the Perfect Fund Manager
Decade-Low for Equity Returns
UK pension fund returns only just beat inflation rises last year and equities were to blame.
Say-on-Pay Votes Are ‘Working’
Say-on-pay is working due to the influence of the proxy voting agents – but its affects are as of yet unknown.
With Rocaton Push Into Outsourced Investing, Consulting Continues to Change
Rocaton Investment Advisors has launched discretionary consulting services to reap better margins and for the need to adapt as its clients' needs change, says Robin Pellish, the investment consulting firm's CEO.
Shareholders Tighten Grip on Executive Pay, Governance
How Should Investors Benchmark Infrastructure?
Since no standard exists for benchmarking the performance of unlisted infrastructure investments, institutional investors must choose a benchmark with “tolerable imperfections.”
BT Halves Deficit With Profit Payback
Davanzo Resigns From Wilshire Associates
Davanzo, who was brought back to Wilshire in 2004 to in part sell the company, has resigned effective end of the month.
Will Basel III Save Securities Lending?
FX Concepts Continues to Suffer Employee Drain With CFO Departure
FX Concepts is not the firm it used to be as it suffers a drain in assets under management, investing executives, and company morale, former employees at FX Concepts tell aiCIO.
Former Public Pension CIO: Endowments Marked by More Informed Boards
CIO Profile: Peter Gilbert, the chief investment officer of Lehigh University, speaks with aiCIO on transitioning from being the CIO at the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System.
New Pension Head for FTSE 100 Company
One of the largest energy companies in the UK is set to appoint a new CIO – one with already extensive experience at the scheme.