Institutional Investors Have High Hopes for Hedge Funds in 2019
Despite mediocre returns in 2018, most investors are optimistic about the next 12 months.
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Massachusetts Pension Reserve Fund Returns 9.5%
Investments beat benchmarks to raise total asset value to $72.9 billion.
ATP Returns 3.4% in First Half of 2018
Private equity helps boost Danish pension fund’s market value to more than $47 billion.
New Jersey Pension Fund Axes Stake in Private Prison Contractor
Action follows American Federation of Teachers’ critical report on Trump’s immigration policy.
Morgan Stanley Sees Weaknesses in Stock Rally
Value stocks are showing more life of late, which could signal a pullback, firm says.
PensionDanmark Sees 2.8% Asset Growth in Tough First Half
Real estate and private equity do OK, while stocks and bonds suffer.
New Private Equity Model Could Push CalPERS Up in Global Ranks
Preqin data shows California system could become fourth-largest PE investor.
Putin Slightly Softens Retirement Plan Overhaul
Russian leader would raise pension eligibility for women by only five years instead of eight.
High GDP May Lead to Market Problems, Paulsen Says
Leuthold strategist fears hot economy will push up inflation, threatening advance.
Lothian Pension Fund CEO Announces Departure
Scottish plan expects to fill the vacancy by December or early next year.
Weak 2016 Returns Spur Unfunded State Pension Liabilities
However, Moody’s says strong 2017, 2018 returns will lead to a drop in liabilities.
Putin Might Soften His Pension Plan to Boost Retirement Age
After public outrage erupts, Russian president could speak on the proposal as early as today.
Amid Strong Earnings, the Market’s Party Looks Likely to Keep Going
LPL’s Lynch, impressed by the profit bonanza, thinks the bull market will extend into 2019.
Australia Pension Giant Gets 40-Year Victoria Land Lease
First State Super’s $2.1 billion payment will go toward infrastructure in the state of Victoria.