Research

One-fifth of global investors intend to increase their allocation to private equity in emerging markets in 2017.

Strong equity gains of 19.7% drive funded ratio up 3% to 68%.

Raises $1.1 billion from foundations, endowments, public and private pensions, and sovereign wealth funds.

78% of retailers see risks associated with regulations tied to data privacy and security.

UK regulator reports £8.6 million loss, penalties drop to £181 million from £879.5 million.

Emerging markets, activists funds post strong gains, while managed futures and large funds struggled.

Aggregate deficit is up $8 billion from the $408 billion measured at the end of 2016.

State trust fund increased $5.3 billon to $72.4 billion.

Assets increased by £5.3 billion, as funding ratio rises to 121.6%.

Survey finds only 20% of the UK believe employer pensions will make the most of their money.

EDI works by adopting many of the same principles institutional investors use for outcomes-based portfolios and adapting them for insurance.

Volume and value are halved year over year after sharp quarterly decline.

Funded ratio is still up 7.6% YTD, according to Wilshire.