New Ethical Screen for Church of England (And NOT Because of Wonga)
CIO Tom Joy and ethical investment advisory secretary Edward Mason tell aiCIO what was really behind MSCI’s appointment.
Risk
Want to Improve your Portfolio? Look to Big Business, says Towers Watson
The corporate sector can help investors prepare for the future.
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.
Aon Hewitt: Fiduciary Fees Must Be More Transparent
With the recent growth of fiduciary management, the consultant has questioned whether investors understand what they are paying for.
Pensions: To Merge, or Not to Merge (Part Two)
In the second part of aiCIO’s special report into pension fund mergers, the Dutch reveal their key risks to overcome before consolidating, and we investigate how the UK public sector is tackling the issue.
Ten Resolutions for Endowments and Foundations
Consider moral hazard, re-evaluate private equity, and diversify, Mercer has advised E&F investors for the year ahead.
Pensions: To Merge, or Not to Merge
As pension funds around the world consider the merits of merging, aiCIO has investigated how attitudes towards consolidation differ globally— as well as the risks involved.
Consultant Pioneers Cheaper De-Risking Option
Innovative comparison service will change how pension funds de-risk forever, consultants have said.
Funding Gains, PBGC Hikes Push Corporate Pensions to De-Risk
Russell
Investments has projected corporate plans will move more aggressively into LDI
strategies as their funding status reaches a record high since 2008.
How to Take Advantage of Interest Rate Volatility
As the market leans towards a rise in interest rates, Nomura has found an alpha opportunity for investors.
Insurers in the Dark over Real-Time Risk Exposure
A Towers Watson report has found few insurers monitor their risk appetite in real-time and most are not embedding it into their business model.
Local Government Funds Get Help on FX Fees
UK government pensions could save thousands in excess FX fees, Russell Investments has claimed.
Inflation: the Surprise of 2014?
Investors have voiced inflation concerns—but are they worried in the wrong direction?
A Happy New Year for Canadian Pensions
Aon Hewitt data has found the median funded ratio of pension funds in the Great White North topped 93% in 2013.
Applying Alternative Beta Strategies to Commodities
Research has found that combining risk-based and factor-based alternative beta strategies in commodities allocation could improve returns and reduce risks.