Research

US equities were the top-performing asset class.

US, UK, and Japan among top total asset markets.

Deficits shrink on a monthly and annual basis.

Survey finds that more than half of UK wealth growth comes from private pensions.

New whitepaper urges plans to create a strong defense against economic, political shocks.

Report says global growth has had broadest upsurge since 2010.

Employer contributions up 4%.

Deals on par with 2016, totaling $347 billion, Preqin researchers say, with most action in North America. 

But 10-year average annual dips to 4.6%.

In overall value, VC fundings totaled $182 billion, besting 2015 high mark.

Despite monthly increase, deficit is 54% lower than previous year.

New capital of $59 billion comes as funds log strong returns.