Infographic: Reshaping the UK’s Public Pensions Landscape
Visualizing how eight pools of capital have emerged from 89 local pension funds.
News
Pfizer’s Pension Director Exits for Sloan Foundation
Monica Lai has been named senior investment director for the $1.8 billion fund.
Willis Towers Watson Names Global OCIO Chief
Kemp Ross joins after an eight-year spell at Aon Hewitt.
The UK’s Post-Brexit Pension Policymakers
Britain’s outgoing pensions minister hits out at “short-term political considerations” that have hindered pensions policy.
Risk Parity vs. Brexit: The Rebuttal
Losses incurred on June 23 were an outlier and not a portent of more difficulties ahead, managers say.
Dutch Pensions to Invest in Red Light District (No, Really)
Amsterdam’s government has funding from two pension plans to help revamp its most (in)famous area.
Infographic: The Market for Vice
Cannabis, gambling, alcohol—are ‘sin stocks’ worth the investment?
CalPERS Hires Washington Pension Director as CEO
Marcie Frost will take over as chief executive this fall.
The Rise of the ‘Mega LP’
Direct investors have some private equity firms looking nervously over their shoulders.
UN Pension Names New Director of Investments
Herman Bril has been named to lead the United Nations pension fund in the wake of controversy over governance reforms.
UK Collaborations Gather Pace as Deadline Looms
Leading pools announce new funds ahead of Friday’s cut-off point.
Farmers Insurance CIO Departs for Two Sigma
Karyn Williams has left the insurer for a hedge fund after just under a year at the helm.
Global Alternative Assets Soar to $6.2 Trillion
The top 100 managers had $3.6 trillion in assets under management.
How Brexit Surprised Risk Parity
Low volatility prior to the UK’s landmark referendum may have lulled some investors into a false sense of security, according to research.
Why Now Is the Wrong Time to Buy Smart Beta
Research Affiliates argues that factor valuations are expensive relative to history.