New Ethical Screen for Church of England (And NOT Because of Wonga)
CIO Tom Joy and ethical investment advisory secretary Edward Mason tell aiCIO what was really behind MSCI’s appointment.
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AMP Capital’s International Chief Executive on All-Access Partnerships
Strategic relationships between asset owners and managers aren’t the only kind of alliances shaking up the global investment game.
Are Equity Indices Becoming More Alike?
Research carried out by Norges Bank has found two of the best known global equity benchmarks are converging in terms of risks and rewards.
NJ Senate President ‘Will Shut Down Government’ over Pension Reform Threat
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney has entered a war of words with Governor Chris Christie over reforms to the New Jersey pension system.
Smart Beta Winning Fans as Volatility Fears Escalate
Real assets and dampened volatility are on the menu for institutional investors.
Indiana Hunts for Outsourced Annuity Provider, Despite Bill to Block It
The public pension's plan for a major risk transfer deal is moving ahead, but so is emergency legislation to derail it.
US Endowments Beaten by Public Pensions in FY2013
Higher education funds returned 11.7% on average, whereas US public pensions gained 12.4%, according to NACUBO-Commonfund and Wilshire data.
How to Build the Best DC Plan (the JP Morgan Way)
JP Morgan Asset Management’s Paul Sweeting has taken experiences from around the world and come up with the ultimate defined contribution plan blueprint.
Is Now the Time to Trust Eurozone Banks?
Payden & Rygel have advocated looking to Italian financials for credit opportunities.
Want to Improve your Portfolio? Look to Big Business, says Towers Watson
The corporate sector can help investors prepare for the future.
SEC Finds Illegal Trading by Legg Mason Asset Management Arm
Western Asset Management had purchased prohibited securities that resulted in significant losses to employee benefit plans, according to the SEC.
Five Risks of Impact Investing—and How to Overcome Them
Bridges Ventures and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have compiled a de-risking toolkit for investors considering impact investment.
Kuwait Buoyant on Infrastructure, but Cool on Stocks
The Kuwaiti sovereign wealth fund will focus on increasing its infrastructure investments in UK, US, and European markets.
CIO Profile: Hedge Fund Hopes and Governance Goals
Ian McKnight, CIO of the leaner Royal Mail pension fund, on hedge fund investing and getting the best from advisers.
Infographic: 2013 Periodic Table of Hedge Fund Returns
The ever-popular infographic of hedge fund strategy returns has been updated with full 2013 performance. Who’s on top, and who missed the mark? Find out…