Diversity in Finance: Hope over Action?
Aspiration for a better mix in finance is improving, but implementation is not, a think tank has found.
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AstraZeneca Taps Mercer for Pensions Chief
Andrew Foster has taken the helm of the FTSE 100-listed company’s global pensions team after a 15-year stint at Mercer.
Private Debt Supply Lines Swelling, Says Moody’s
Good times are ahead for private debt investors, says a ratings agency report.
UK Regulator Drops London Whale Trader Case
Bruno Iksil will face no further action from the Financial Conduct Authority.
New Mexico’s Pension Fund Loses Deputy
Two-time Forty Under Forty member Julian Baca has left the $14.8 billion fund after nearly nine years.
Brazil Poses Biggest EM Contagion Risk, Warns Fitch
South America’s leading economy is stuck in recession and is susceptible to major contagion risks, Fitch Ratings says.
How to Realign Interests with Your Alts Manager
Like any other relationship, limited and general partners need trust and transparency to restore balance of power, according to academics.
Preqin: US Investors Set Sights on European HFs
Despite turbulence across the Atlantic, US-based asset owners made up 82% of investors with appetite for European funds.
Forced Collaboration for UK Pensions
Government shelves forced passive plans, but new rules could instead push public pensions into investment collaborations.
Why Too Much Research Produces False Factors
Research Affiliates’ Jason Hsu has claimed that the proliferation of investment “factors” is based on “data mining” and is inherently flawed.
Asset Management Is More Lucrative Than Ever, Consultants Say
Profits rose to $102 billion in 2014, but growth was limited only to those already on top, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
Paulson v. Ackman, Bridgewater v. AQR: Who's Trending on Google?
A data-driven look into who’s hot, who’s not, and if hedge funds’ online popularity translates into assets under management.
Hedge Funds ‘Can Survive a Fed Rate Shock’
Lyxor argues funds could reverse recent poor performance by riding out market volatility in the coming months.
The Explosive Growth of ESG Managers
The Environment Agency Pension Fund has done the hard work, identifying more quality responsible asset managers than ever. They want you to join the rush.
Grexit More Likely Than Not, Asset Managers Say
But many have claimed any spillover effect on global markets would be minimal.