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.
Newsmakers
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
Investors take centre stage as key to unlocking sustainable corporate value.
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
The BT Pension Scheme is to be restated back to health more quickly than had been previously scheduled, thanks to profits at its parent company.
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?
Securities lending was hit by the financial crisis – is Basel III about to revive revenues?
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.
CIOs Shun Pensions for Endowment & Foundation Jobs
Corporate and public pension investment heads are seeking positions in the nonprofit world in increasing numbers, industry sources say.
Norway Oil Fund Opposes Greek Solution
The solution to Greece’s debt problems was opposed by one of the world’s largest investors, who suffered losses last year.
What's the Biggest Mistake Arizona's Public Pension Made in 2008?
The Profile: Paul Matson, former CIO and now executive director of the Arizona State Retirement System, discusses what he perceives to be his biggest investing mistake in 2008 along with current opportunities.
'Pay Attention to Behavioral Investment Strategy', Investors Told
Disposition and over-confidence effects are important factors contributing to the fact that momentum strategies work only in longer
formation and holding periods.
Investors to Be Empowered on Exec Pay
Investors could soon take more control of executive pay, thanks to guidelines proposed in the UK that will have global implications.