Smart Beta Winning Fans as Volatility Fears Escalate
Real assets and dampened volatility are on the menu for institutional investors.
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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…
Giant Norway Investor Pushes Sustainability Drive
Pensions and life insurance provider Storebrand is cutting its carbon footprint and trying to stop deforestation.
Vervoer CIO to Take Up Northern Trust Role
Patrick Groenendijk will become a practice leader in fiduciary management at the company’s Chicago office.
Plummeting Investment Income Pushes Insurers to Diversify
Insurers will likely venture into unchartered assets this year in pursuit of income, BlackRock predicts.
Michigan Governor Offers a Helping Hand to Detroit Pensions
The bankrupt
city may receive a generous contribution of $350 million from its home state, in
addition to the privately raised $330 million.