Waking Up to a Different Europe
How European asset owners responded to the biggest political shock to the continent in years.
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Reading Hedge Fund Managers’ Body Language
Take heed of the ‘Dark Triad’—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—research has warned.
Fifty Things I’ve Learned
In honor of CIO’s 50th issue, Editor-in-Chief Kip McDaniel shares lessons from the last seven years.
Nationwide Names New CIO
Chris Graham will serve as head of investment strategies for the insurance and mutual fund provider.
The SEC’s New Enforcer
A private-equity fee investigator has been named asset management co-chief, shedding light on the regulator’s priorities.
Why Face Time with Managers Matters
In-person allocation decisions tend to be better—and happen more often—than data-based hiring or rejections.
MetLife, MassMutual Split $1.6B Pension Buyout
Paint company PPG will transfer a portion of its pension liabilities to the two insurance companies.
Australia’s VicSuper CIO to Retire
Oscar Fabian will leave the A$16 billion fund effective August 31.
Did Britain Just Bankrupt Dutch Pensions?
The Netherlands’ precarious funding situation may be tipped over the edge by Brexit-induced market falls.
Asset Owners Firing Funds-of-Funds—And Hiring Their Talent
Institutions are picking off top-notch young investors from the shriveling industry.
Investment Committees’ Biggest Weakness
Committees have a hard time staying loyal to investment decisions once a strategy underperforms, according to Russell Investments.
When Risk Parity Meets Risk Premia
Hedge fund replication may not be the optimum use of factor investing strategies, research shows.
The Brexit Skeptics
The referendum was “advisory,” not binding, as Cambridge Associates points out.
What Brexit Means for LDI
The UK’s currency and sovereign debt reacted strongly to last week’s shock result, making liability matching all the more difficult.
Sports Betting as an Asset Class
UK hedge fund researchers find systematic sports betting can diversify and outperform traditional assets.