Study: UK Pensions Slash Equities
British pension schemes are slashing their weightings in UK equities as part of a switch to fixed-income and international strategies, according to research by BNY Mellon.
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PGGM Becomes More Picky to Generate Investment Return, Add Social Value
Asset manager PGGM has increased its socially responsible investment (SRI) and has continued incorporating ESG factors into its overall investment policy in 2010.
Coming Out of Financial Crisis, Investors Clamor for Transparency Through Technology
According to research firm PerTrac, the economic downturn has driven investors to demand greater transparency by focusing on technologies that help them better track their performance.
Detroit Pension Sue Over Michigan Financial Manager Law
The $2.4 billion Detroit General Retirement System, the $3.4 billion Detroit Police and Fire Retirement System, and four individuals, including the chairs of both boards, have sued Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder over emergency powers.
UTIMCO Bullion Buy: Political Statement or Prescient Investment?
With the purchase of $1 billion worth of physical gold at record prices, some are wondering whether UTIMCO is making an investment decision – or a political statement.
Buoyed by Institutional Investor Activity, Hedge Fund Assets Reach Peak
A greater flow of institutional money and efforts to increase transparency and accessibility have helped boost the hedge fund industry to its all-time high in assets under management.
“Dr. Doom's” Firm, in Counterintuitive Claim, Says US Better Off Than Europe
David Nowakowski, director of credit strategy at Roubini Global Economics (RGE), argues that the US is much better off than other developed economies.
Fed Report: Threat of Municipalities Defaulting May Be 'Overblown'
Despite turbulent economic times and bigger anticipated payments to underfunded public pensions, a new study has indicated that few municipalities will default on debt.
Consultant: S&P's Debt Warning Comes as No Surprise to Institutional Investors
Standard & Poor's credit rating of the US government's heightened debt level reflects an awareness that has long been understood by institutional investors, consultancy NEPC believes.
PIMCO: Australia Should Capitalize on Resources Boom With SWF
Australia should create a sovereign wealth fund to help stabilize the economy and improve the bond market, PIMCO told Dow Jones.
Preqin Blames Madoff for Hedge Fund-of-Fund Downfall
As the overall hedge fund-of-funds industry has dropped from $1.25 trillion in 2008 to $910 billion as of Q2 2011, Preqin blames the changes in the industry on Bernie Madoff, saying investor caution has heightened following his multi-billion Ponzi scheme.
After Initial Real Estate Purchase, Norway's SWF May Take Hiatus Till 2013
With $25 billion earmarked for real estate, Norway's sovereign wealth fund says there is no urgency to pursue the asset class as it anticipates better deals after 2013.
SSgA Says ETFs Gain Momentum Among Schemes; IMF Expresses Concern
ETFs have attracted $1.2 trillion since the launch of the first mainstream ETF a decade ago, and they're continuing to gain steam among institutional investors.
Premier Destination for Emerging Market PE Investors: Brazil
A study by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association and Coller Capital has found that Brazil will be the most attractive emerging market country for private equity investors in the next 12 months.
Despite Pessimistic Outlook, CIC Seeks European Investment
Lou Jiwei, head of China’s $300 billion sovereign wealth fund, has said that even though global economic growth will likely slow next year with Europe being “most pessimistic,” the fund will continue to seek investment in some parts of the continent.