US State Pensions Inch Towards Solvency
A study of
134 state pension plans revealed a growth in funding ratio and assets
outrunning a rise in liabilities in 2013.
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Larry Fink’s Top Four Questions for Pension CIOs
BlackRock’s CEO highlights his top concerns for pension fund investing in 2014.
Towers Watson Shakes Up Investment Practice
The global consulting firm announces a new leader in Europe and a deeper look into equity manager skill.
Profile: The Life of an Interim Pensions Head
aiCIO caught up with Neil Parfrey, the interim head of pensions at Heineken UK, to discuss the merits and pitfalls of taking temporary charge.
How—and How Not—to Start an Asset Management Firm
Institutional quality is not optional and not cheap, according to boutique managers’ lessons for start-up shops.
Who Pays the Most to Offload Risk?
Pension buyouts are expected to increase in 2014 due to healthier plans, rising interest rates, and improvements in economies, according to Mercer.
A New Dawn for Cross-Border Pensions?
The EU is about to remove one of the major barriers to operating pension plans in more than one member state, according to Towers Watson.
Australian Coal Pension Appoints First CIO
Another superannuation fund begins to build internal resources.
$20 Billion Club: What’s Next for US Corporate Pensions?
Pension plans of 19 of the largest US corporations are expected to de-risk, receive smaller sponsor contributions, and be overtaken by defined contribution systems, according to Russell Investments.
Buffett: Public Pensions Are a 'Financial Tapeworm'
The legendary
investor warned US employees, public officials, and taxpayers of ongoing risks posed by public pension plans.
Sales Slump Pushes PIMCO from Top 25 in Europe
Bond market outflows or poor flagship fund performance—PIMCO falls out of favour in Europe.
Japan and Canada Join Hands for Infrastructure Project
GPIF and OMERS have entered into a five-year, $2.7 billion infrastructure co-investment agreement.
How to Deal with Interest Rate Rises (Without Using Derivatives)
Interest rate hikes are high on the agenda of many institutional investors, but how best should they deal with them?
Real Assets Director Leaves UC Regents for LA Endowment
Brian Johnson has left the University of California Regents to become a managing director at the institution’s southern neighbor.
Yale: Alpha’s Not Dead, But Finding it is Hard
The world’s second-wealthiest school has used its annual report to defend its investment strategy.