NYC, CalPERS on Hunt for Private Equity Talent
Vacancies are opening up at giant US pensions for specialists in unlisted assets.
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Bonds Drive Double-Digit Returns for UK Pensions
Equity allocations are falling despite recent good performance from active managers, State Street’s research shows.
PFZW Nets $56M Profit from Hedge Fund Exits
The giant Dutch pension provider wound up more than $2 billion of hedge fund investments inside two months—and at a profit.
Politics Could Dictate HF Managers’ Risk Tolerance
Managers with more conservative leanings were also conservative in their stock picking, research has found.
Private Equity’s Soaring Valuations, Rampant Deal-Making
Not since before the financial crisis has the global M&A market—or Goldman Sachs bankers—been so busy.
JP Morgan Offers Pensions $500M to End Bear Stearns Lawsuit
A group of investors claims the bank misrepresented the quality of $18 billion of mortgage-backed securities.
Threadneedle and Columbia to Strengthen Ties With Rebrand
US fund manager Columbia will appear in Europe for the first time as it works closer with its UK sister firm.
CalPERS, PGGM Hedge Fund Chiefs Find New Employment
As large pensions dump hedge fund strategies, sector heads look elsewhere for their paychecks.
Where Are Your Equity Assets Really Invested?
Your fund may have almost four times as much emerging markets exposure as you think, new research shows.
Dutch Pension Giant Ditches Hedge Funds
Europe's second largest pension fund, PFZW, wound down its allocation to hedge funds during 2014.
Fresh Challenge to CalPERS’ San Bernardino Agreement
Two investors are suing the bankrupt city in order to reclaim debts alongside payments to CalPERS.
Norway Mandates Columbia with Sustainability Study
The US university will consider how the mining sector could be hit by environmental changes.
Ex-OCIO Client Dials Back Lawsuit Against JP Morgan
Suing over losses, a church foundation is still pursuing its former OCIO for alleged fraud, breach of trust, and securities law violations.
Hedge Funds’ Annus Horribilis
It didn’t pay to be skillful if you were a hedge fund manager in 2014.
Is It Too Late to Break Into Real Assets?
Established managers are increasing their dominance in real estate and infrastructure as demand remains high.