War of the Celeb Investors: Cathie Wood vs. Michael Burry
The Big Short seer bets against the momentum queen’s suddenly weak ETF.
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Private Equity Powers Record-Breaking Pension Returns
The asset class has outperformed even public equities for many institutional investor portfolios.
‘Crypto Mom’ Pushes Back Against SEC Over Poloniex Fine
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the regulator needs ‘sensible solutions’ regarding crypto exchanges.
Court Rejects Pension Fund Group’s Request to Lead Green Dot Lawsuit
The ruling upholds legislation intended to prevent lawyer-driven litigation.
Allocator Insights Webinar August 17: Consultant’s View
Taylor Mammen, Heidi Poon, and David Tatkow will discuss the best opportunities for investors at 2 p.m.
Woodman, Don’t Spare That Tree: Lumber Price Spiral Is Now Over
The tab for this construction-centric wood, which figures in many asset allocators’ alt strategies, has dropped back as production finally expands.
Texas Christian University Seeks Its Second CIO
James Hille’s retirement after 15 years at the helm leaves big shoes to fill at the $2 billion endowment.
Friday the 13th Turns Out to Be a Pretty Lucky Day for Stocks
The seemingly cursed day is mostly in the black, and does quite well when it occurs in August, LPL’s Detrick calculates.
NY State Pension Fund Scrutinizes Shale Oil, Gas Companies
The fund will evaluate 42 firms that it says are ill prepared for a transition to a low-carbon environment, including ConocoPhillips, Hess, and Marathon Oil.
Investment Management Corp. of Ontario Taps Rossitsa Stoyanova as CIO
The current head of portfolio design and construction at CPPIB will oversee nearly $60 billion in assets.
Connecticut Seeks Volunteers for Pilot Retirement Program
The retirement authority is offering companies a chance to help design a state-run plan called MyCTSavings
Actuarial Assumptions Do Not Affect Actual DB Costs
‘Experience studies’ and certain types of modeling will help plan sponsors find a better balance between assumptions and experience to avoid future cost surprises.
Domestic Equities Weigh Down Japan’s Pension Giant
GPIF’s $1.7 trillion portfolio cools off to start fiscal 2021 after a historic 2020.
Goldman: Dollar Rally Will Fizzle
The greenback has advanced almost 4% since May, buts headwinds await, the firm warns.
Little-Known RhumbLine Advisers in Line for $1 Billion PRIM Allocation
An overallotment for State Street becomes a windfall for the female- and minority-owned firm.