Consultant Pioneers Cheaper De-Risking Option
Innovative comparison service will change how pension funds de-risk forever, consultants have said.
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CIC Bullish on Developed Economies
CIC Chief Ding Xuedong has revealed his sovereign wealth fund still believes in the US recovery story.
Dispersing the ‘Diversification Illusion’ of Private Equity
Investors have been fooled into thinking private markets are an uncorrelated choice, one academic has claimed.
Criticized for Oil Ties, Heinz Foundation Head Leaves for Fracking Company
The organization has lost four top executives in the past year while pursuing controversial “clean fracking” initiative.
Funding Gains, PBGC Hikes Push Corporate Pensions to De-Risk
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Investments has projected corporate plans will move more aggressively into LDI
strategies as their funding status reaches a record high since 2008.
CIO Profile: The Most Exotic Fund You’ve Never Heard Of
Papua New Guinea’s top pension CIO works in the Opposite Land of institutional investment, where long bonds earn 11% and OCIO is a thing of the past.
Kresge, Knight, and Ford Foundation Lead Effort to Save Detroit’s Art
Nine foundations are to kick-off a $500 million fund to help satisfy the city's pension obligations without resorting to selling off the Detroit’s art.
How to Take Advantage of Interest Rate Volatility
As the market leans towards a rise in interest rates, Nomura has found an alpha opportunity for investors.
Cardano’s Book Jumps 25% with Client Win
The Anglo-Dutch firm’s asset pile is steadily growing.
The Fear of Dilution in Hedge Fund Portfolios
Towers Watson has warned hiring vast numbers of managers risks reducing alpha production and increasing fees.
Citi v Abu Dhabi – Will it Ever End?
The dogfight over the mid-crisis bailout has entered its sixth year.
Danes Turn to the Great Outdoors for Stable Returns
Denmark’s largest pension funds have invested in a climate fund, an offshore wind project, and a New Zealand farm.
FX Concepts Founder Vows a Comeback
John Taylor has said in a research note that he is returning to his professional roots in an attempt to give FX Concepts a second act.
Corporate Pensions’ Funded Status Continues to Soar
The average funded ratio of US corporate pension plans hit its highest since September 2008 thanks to vibrant equity markets and an increase in interest rates.
2014: A Good Year for Illiquid Credit?
Insight Investment has told investors the year ahead looks promising for credit funds, particularly if you can stomach illiquid assets.