Political Boost for London Pensions Merger
London’s many public pension funds may soon become one as a proposed merger has cleared a significant hurdle.
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Roubini Applauds Europe, Warns of Perfect Storm Potential
Dr Doom talks: the Eurozone, the Middle East, and possible rays of hope.
Pay-to-Play Pension Convict Granted Parole
Former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi is headed home after 19 months in prison for corruption.
CalPERS' Lobbyist Sees More Stalling on Volcker Rule
2012 won’t be the year the highly controversial Volcker Rule finally sees daylight, according to the pension system's man in Washington.
Report Slams Illinois Pension System as ‘Unfixable’
An influential business group says there’s almost no solution for the nation’s worst-funded pension system.
Buyout Gaining Popularity as LDI Endgame
LDI is here to stay, but what pensions are using the strategy for may be evolving.
Nuns and Public Workers Demand Citigroup Break-up
Citigroup needs a makeover, according to a consortium of its shareholders – some of whom have very important connections.
SEC Posts 100% Returns
The SEC levied more than $3 billion in fines in FY 2012, double its $1.5 billion budget.
How a SWF Picks a Hedge Fund – The Inside Track
Are you a hedge fund manager wanting to take on SWF assets? It’s not just your performance they are after, a former CIO has revealed.
Bejing, Politics, and the Institutional Investor
One of the largest and fastest growing economies on the planet is about to get new leaders – what will this mean for the rest of us – and our assets?
US Labor Department Settlement Collects Millions for Madoff Victims
The Department of Labor has announced a $217 million settlement with four companies to resolve a string of lawsuits over Madoff losses.
Commonfund Institute: “Hope is Not a Strategy”
Controlling counterparty risk means acting early and aggressively, according to a leading risk management expert.
Get Collateral Moving, Says EU Trade Group
Demand for high-quality collateral is only going up, but the IT infrastructure to mobilize it isn’t up to the job.
Has the Great Rotation Begun?
Equity allocations are rising, and this time it is sustained – despite the prospect of the US Fiscal Cliff – are we entering the “Great Rotation”?
Investors Not Acting in Own Interest, Says Fund Manager
Remember what happened when investors bought into products they didn’t understand? Well, it’s happening again – and a report by a fund management group suggests it might be their own fault.