Danish Pensions Aim to Feed the World
PensionDanmark and PKA have dedicated money to an agribusiness fund for developing economies.
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Hedge Fund Liquidations: Shakeout or Blip?
Bain Capital, Fortress, BlueCrest, and Nevsky have unwound multi-billion dollar funds in recent months.
Bill Gross: “We Are Broke and Don’t Even Know It”
The impending costs of an aging population are too high to ignore, says Janus' bond king.
Alternative Investing’s Slowdown
Fundraising in private equity and real estate debt declined in 2015, as dry powder stacked up.
Why Real Estate Investors Love the US
While real estate opportunities in the US might be pricy, they’re also the most stable, according to a survey.
Dubai-Based SWF Hunts for Public Markets Chief
The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, with a focus on global equities.
Aon Hewitt’s Global Consulting Chief Departs
Yvan Legris is leaving the industry after a career spanning three decades.
The Contrarian World of Sovereign Funds
Post-crisis, SWFs are moving away from global asset management trends, portfolio analysis has shown.
Soros Picks New Family Office CIO
Ted Burdick will succeed Scott Bessent as chief investment officer of the $30 billion wealth vehicle.
Nevsky Capital Shuts $1.5B Equity Long-Short Fund
The London-based hedge fund has announced liquidation.
Small Pension, Big Punch
A new ranking of ESG-conscious asset owners hails CalPERS, two large Dutch pensions, Norway’s sovereign fund—and a comparatively tiny British investor.
Another Distressed Debt Fund Goes Under
Mass redemptions from liquid alts clients have pushed Lutetium to unwind and close its doors.
‘Majority’ of Dutch Pensions Breach Solvency Levels
Funds have less than four months to finalize deficit recovery plans.
Capturing the January to Halloween Premia—on the Cheap
Trend-following strategies can be a cost-efficient means of capitalizing on seasonal market movements, a leading quant argues.
Blackstone Fortune Teller Sees a Clinton Win, Equities Loss
Byron Wien, vice-chair of multi-asset investing, paints a grim year ahead (for US investors, at least).