Study: Asian Infrastructure Increasingly Attractive
Asian infrastructure represents one of the best ways to capture growth in the region’s booming economies, a survey by J.P. Morgan Asset Management shows.
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As Greece Dumps Infrastructure, Do Institutional Investors Stand to Gain?
While institutional investors may view Greece's selloff of state assets to get loans as an opportunity, some say it's too early to tell.
Report: Australasia, Korea to Enjoy Gains in Private Equity Investment
A new report from Coller Capital shows that while investors in private equity funds plan to increase their exposures to Australasia and South Korea, exposure to Japan is expected to stagnate or fall.
PIMCO Chief Raises Alarm Over EU’s Greece Indecision
Mohammed El-Erian, chief executive officer of Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), has warned that the European Union risks wasting billions and possibly precipitating a wider sovereign debt crisis as a result of inaction in Greece.
China SWF Amps Up Infrastructure, Real Estate in Americas
The CIC is targeting mining, real estate, and infrastructure investments in the Americas as demands for energy are expected to climb as incomes rise in emerging markets.
Report Shows Hedge Fund Openings Accelerate in Q1
Data released by Hedge Fund Research shows that opening a hedge fund is easier now compared to three years ago.
SEC Investigates Credit-Rating Firms for Contributing to Financial Collapse
The US regulator could file civil charges against some rating agencies for their role in rating mortgage-bond deals that fueled the financial crisis.
CalPERS Fights Back Against Accusations Over Destruction of Evidence
Following accusations of destruction of evidence over emails, CalPERS is upping its defense.
Greenspan: Greek Default “Almost Certain,” Could Cause Double-Dip
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan declared in a June 16 interview that a Greek default is “almost certain” and could precipitate another U.S. recession.
With New Leadership, Norway SWF May Broaden Investments
Following new investment leadership at Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the oil fund may have more flexibility to invest in new asset classes such as roads, gas pipelines, and unlisted shares.
No. 1 Worry for European Investors: Interest-Rate Risk
A new study shows European investors rank interest-rate risk as a top threat to their investments, followed by a stock market fall and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
US Private Equity Hangover Persists, Cambridge Associates Says
A report by consultancy Cambridge Associates has found that private equity funds in the United States have $376 billion in leftover capital, called "overhang."
After Debate, NJ Dems Join Sweeney in Supporting Christie’s Pension Reform
After a months-long debate stretching back to February, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has reached a deal with the state’s Democrats to overhaul the pensions and benefits of public employees.
Joining FX Scrutiny, Ohio Treasurer Seeks to Investigate State Street, BNY Mellon Charges
Ohio's treasurer has asked the state's attorney general to look into the foreign currency exchange practices of the two largest US custodians -- State Street and BNY Mellon -- which oversee pension fund holdings.
Seeking Allocation Target, Florida Pension Ups Hedge Funds
Aiming to achieve its 6% allocation target, the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) has added two new hedge funds.