Why Bureaucracy Has Killed Solvency II for Pensions
JP Morgan Asset Management white paper claims there are too many hurdles for IORP’s First Pillar to be put back on the table.
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The Case Against Hedge Fund Replication
Liquid, transparent, and cheap—what’s not to like about hedge fund replication? A lot, consultants argue.
What’s Killing Growth? Pensioners and Birth-Rates, Research Claims
An ageing population and lower birth rate is not just causing a pension crisis, it is changing the face of our entire economies, a new essay has claimed.
Ding Named as Likely Chair of CIC
News reports suggest Ding Xuedong, deputy secretary-general for China’s State Council, will be named as the chairman of the China Investment Corporation.
Is There a Risk Management Talent Drought in Europe?
A quarter of European insurers say it’s hard to find knowledgeable, qualified risk management staff, compared to 16% of their US counterparts.
Borst Quits GM for Navistar
The CIO behind one of the largest pension risk transfers moves on.
All Hail Nebraska: Home of Corn, Kool-Aid, and the Best Public Pension
Moody’s declares Nebraska an exception to the morose pension deficit situation of other US states.
Multi-Million Pension Safety Net for UK Bank HBOS
Rescued bank HBOS makes innovative back-up plan for deficit reduction and investment returns.
CalPERS Ditches Deputy CIO Tag, Appoints Eric Baggesen as Senior Investment Officer
What’s in a name? Baggesen named SIO for asset allocation risk management, handing global equity duties to Dan Bienvenue.
Ms Blue Sky? Elo Appoints CIO to Lead New Finnish Pension Fund
Soon-to-be launched merged pension entity, Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, appoints CIO ahead of summer vacation.
BNY Mellon Beefs Up US Transition Management
Against the direction of many large competitors, one custodian is growing its business to target insurance investors.
Better Benefits for Long-Term Workers in the PPF, But Who’s Paying?
UK government announces improved pay-outs for defunct scheme members if they’ve worked at the same firm for more than 20 years.
Fear and Liabilities in Las Vegas
From aiCIO’s June issue: The anatomy of a hedge fund boondoggle, by Kip McDaniel and Leanna Orr.
TIAA CREF and Henderson Create Global Real Estate Powerhouse
New investment venture will launch in Q1 2014 with £41.5 billion in assets under management.
Investors Without Borders
From aiCIO's June issue: Managing Editor Leanna gets good use of her passport, all in the name of research—almost.