2014: A Low-Return and High-Volatility World
Russell
Investments on opportunities in an “uncomfortable reality” of 2014.
News
PIMCO Explains New Deputy-CIO Structure—and Its Bond Optimism
Founder Bill
Gross writes of a new and improved PIMCO and a positive outlook for 2014’s bond
market.
Rothesay Life Acquires MetLife’s UK Bulk Annuity Arm
Goldman Sachs’ risk-transfer provider is buying up the competition.
‘Radical Change’ to Hit Fund Manager Research Market
Large asset managers could be funding smaller firms’ research, and the UK’s investment management organisation thinks this isn’t fair.
Risk Parity, Real Asset Allocations to Spike
Alternatives are the asset class du jour and BNY Mellon has identified the ones investors want the most.
Are Alternatives Still an Asset Class?
Institutional
investors want more from their alternative portfolios than they did in the past, Deloitte has found.
Rhode Island Pension Reform Mollified in New Deal
State officials and union members have agreed a deal to resolve Rhode Island's pension stale-mate.
$100B South Africa Pension Appoints Investment Head
A member of aiCIO’s Forty under Forty has joined one of Africa’s largest investors.
How to Step Up the Game in Equity Portfolios
"Complexity" is the new name of the game for equity investors, according to Towers Watson.
Risk On: European Investors Return to Equities, Emerging Markets
Large European investors' faith has been restored in risk assets for medium and long-term horizons.
Harvard Loses Private Equity Chief to Fidelity Family Office
Ice hockey star Lane MacDonald is leaving his alma mater.
Do You Need US Securities in Your Portfolio?
Research has examined the impact the world’s largest economy has on a market returns.
CPPIB Hires PE Infrastructure CIO for London Office
Cressida Hogg, a managing partner of UK
private equity firm 3i’s infrastructure business, will join the $193 billion
fund’s infrastructure team at the end of March.
What It Takes to Go Smart Beta
Strong
conviction, patience, and robust governance are required to implement
multi-factor smart beta strategies, according to SSgA.
The Truth about Emerging Market Equity Performance
London Business School academics revealed the true long-term performance of emerging market equities—and what to expect in future.