Pensions, TIAA-CREF Accuse REIT Firm of Accounting Fraud
NYC’s retirement system has joined a lawsuit against American Realty Capital Partners, claiming it “artificially inflated prices” of its securities.
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Prudential Seals $600M PRT Deal with Timken
A vehicle components manufacturer has sealed a bulk annuity deal for 5,000 pensioners.
AIMCo Promotes MacMaster to CIO Role
Public markets investment chief Dale MacMaster will now oversee the whole of the $80 billion portfolio.
UK Cities in £500M Infrastructure Tie-Up
Public pensions for London and Manchester are to collaborate and invest in UK infrastructure.
Hedge Funds vs Private Equity: Whose Pay Packet Wins?
Choosing between a stable income and a big bonus could help you decide on your next career move.
Alternative Assets Approach $7T Despite Headwinds
CalPERS’ attitude to alternatives doesn’t reflect the wider industry, claims Preqin.
S&P Settles SEC Ratings Charges for $77M
The rating agency also faces a one-year ban from rating certain commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Investors Call on Oil Giants for Climate Change Transparency
As world leaders gather in Davos to discuss the economics of climate change, investors demand action.
Kames Names Ball as Permanent Sales Head
Peter Ball has earned a full-time role at the boutique UK asset manager.
The Smart Beta Debate: Is It Active or Passive?
Where does smart beta fit in your portfolio? Most asset owners can’t agree, Russell Investments has found.
After Hedge Funds, CalPERS Eyes Private Equity Cuts
The public pension plans to slash the number of managers it uses to reduce costs.
The John Paulson of Switzerland Is…
… Two pension funds, actually. A look at the people who got the Swiss franc shock right.
New CEO for CERN Pension as Economou Joins Asset Manager
Economou is to join Lombard Odier Investment Managers next month.
Target Risk Funds: A Substitute for TDFs?
Investing in funds based on investors’ risk preference could be a better performing alternative to target date funds, a study has found.
Railpen Appoints Former APG CIO to Board
Power 100 alum Angelien Kemna has joined the board of the UK’s railways pension fund.