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.
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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.
Hedge Fund Managers’ Short-Selling Skill
Thanks to private information and liquidity provisions, hedge fund managers may be better at short-selling than other investors, according to research.
Asset Managers’ Latest Big Investment: Consultant Relations
Consultant buy-lists are key to scoring institutional mandates—and asset managers are spending to get there.
Lloyds Bank Pension Hires Strategy Chief
David Adkins joins after six years in charge of investments for The Pensions Trust.
Canadian Pension Model 2, Critics 0
Contentious debate failed to derail CPPIB’s expansion or a new public pension giant’s creation.
Alternatives Investors Brace for Brexit Impact
Asset owners indicate a declining appetite for UK alternative asset classes.