Stanford CEO Dismisses Majority of Investment Team
All but a handful of Stanford’s investment staffers have lost their jobs under new CEO Robert Wallace, CIO has learned.
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Fed Rate Rise 'Not the Only Show in Town'
“Diversify more, expect less” in 2015, say strategists—and don’t dwell too much on the next Federal Reserve announcement.
Dutch Pensions Hit as Regulator Moves Discount Rate
Coverage ratios tumble in the Netherlands, a nation once lauded for its well-funded pension system.
What Are You Hedging?
Three asset owners talk to CIO about protecting their portfolios from the actions of central banks.
Nominations Open for Industry Innovation Awards
You have until August 14 to tell us which asset owners and managers deserve to be singled out for innovations in business, strategy, and performance.
Managers Stockpile Cash as Tail Risk Fears Grow
A survey of fund managers revealed a level of wariness not seen since 2008.
Why Pension De-Risking Could Threaten Financial Stability
The IMF has warned of the unknown consequences of pension-risk transfers and the linkages they spawn across financial system sectors.
Oberlin Endowment Chair Resigns Following Fraud Charges
After nearly two weeks of silence, Oberlin College announced that its endowment chair—charged with fraud by the SEC—has resigned.
Alts Giants Boast 50%+ of Global Industry AUM
Macquarie Group, Bridgewater Associates, and CBRE Global Investors topped Towers Watson's alternative manager ranking with $264 billion in cumulative assets.
Star Dutch CIO to Lead UK Electricity Pension
Power 100 alum Rob Schreur is moving to the UK to oversee National Grid’s new pension strategy.
AXA Dramatically De-Risks Internal Pension
Reinsurance Group of America has helped the French insurer and asset manager de-risk its UK pension.
Why the Richest Schools Invest More in Alts
Endowments with high and consistent income streams were more likely to invest in alternatives—and at a higher percentage, according to a paper.
Diversity in Finance: Hope over Action?
Aspiration for a better mix in finance is improving, but implementation is not, a think tank has found.
AstraZeneca Taps Mercer for Pensions Chief
Andrew Foster has taken the helm of the FTSE 100-listed company’s global pensions team after a 15-year stint at Mercer.
Private Debt Supply Lines Swelling, Says Moody’s
Good times are ahead for private debt investors, says a ratings agency report.