Never Waste a Good Crisis
From aiCIO magazine's September issue: Founder Charlie Ruffel weighs in on how the crisis helped improve DB and DC plans.
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What Now for Fixed Income?
The end of QE may not spell disaster for bond investors after all, one asset manager has told its clients.
Blurred Lines Between Consultants and Asset Managers Most Pronounced in the UK
The trend for investment consultants running their clients’ money shows no sign of stopping.
Mottram Quits USS after Eight Months
A very short tenure as head of fixed income comes to an end at one of the UK’s largest pensions.
Despite FX Lawsuit, Florida SBA Rehires Custodian BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon is expected to handle Florida’s $166 billion in assets for another five years.
Outdated IT Drags Down Investment Managers
One quarter of global investment managers interviewed still operated on outdated ‘legacy systems’, according to a study.
Market Improvements Not Enough to Retire Comfortably in DC
Research from Towers Watson has found opportunities are being missed in DC funds, resulting in retirement outcomes falling.
IMF: Institutional Investors Create Volatility through Herding
Beware the law of unintended consequences when trying to stem investment losses, the IMF has said.
Where is the Most Difficult Place in the World to be a CIO?
Finding good returns in a low-yield environment might be hard, but spare a thought for the CIOs operating under the world’s strictest investment limits.
Record Breaking Capital Exodus from ETPs
US ETPs saw outflows of $17.5 billion while European listed funds found inflows of $1 billion in the last four weeks.
Philadelphia Foundation Seeks Leader for New Direction
William Penn Foundation is looking to replace president Jeremy Nowak.
Time for Norway’s SWF to Divide?
A new government in Norway has heralded a revamp for the $750 billion oil fund.
CalSTRS Boosts Inflation-Linked Allocation
Inflation might not be on the rise just yet, but CalSTRS wants to be prepared.
Why We’ve Not Seen the Back of QE (and Why We’re Not in Recovery Mode)
Respected fixed income strategist Jim Reid has explained why we’re not out of the woods yet, and why monetary easing is here to stay for years to come.
Testing the Target-Date Theory
A 113-year data from 20 countries shows longer is safer when it comes to equities.