The Untapped Potential of Infrastructure Investments’ Influence on Humanity
Investments in infrastructure can perpetuate on the advancement of our societies, while providing attractive defensive elements to a portfolio.
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How Smaller Endowments, Shut Out of Razzle-Dazzle Investments, Make Do
They usually aren’t wealthy enough to land high-powered private equity or hedge fund investments. So they turn elsewhere.
How to Transform an Investment Process
CIOs discuss moving the decision-making process from a board- or consultant-driven one to one that is staff-directed.
Perpetual Monetary Easing: Problem Creator for Pension Plans
The shift has left some pension plans vulnerable to future shortfalls in liquidity.
CIOs Discuss Overcoming Sector-Based Challenges with Management, Boards
From corporations to endowments, CIOs deal with idiosyncratic matters, depending on the sector.
CIOs Bring Passive Investments into the Mix
But will index funds hold on to their appeal if US stocks hit a bear market in the next year or two?
Push into Smart Beta Slows as Market Matures
Market saturation, diminishing investor confidence drives slower pace—and lower fees.
As Plastic Risk Rises, New Materials in Development to Reduce Exposure
Interest is strong in early stages.
Alaska’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Is Tapped to Boost State Coffers
A drop in oil prices has produced a revenue shortfall for the state government, which has turned to the kitty providing Alaskans with annual dividends.
Fiduciary Responsibility, Climate Change Bids Investors into Action
Risks to future investments cause new developments in ESG investment models.
Canadian Institutions Unlock Unique Opportunities for Alpha Through a Progressive Emerging Markets Approach
Pensions exploring the world economies and infrastructure to find different avenues for return.
GP-Led Secondaries Force Investors to be More Reactive
Investors are faced with making more frequent decisions about the status of their private equity relationships as GPs change course.
Fintech Can Improve Returns, But Asset Owners Must Also Protect Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Data helps investment returns, but effective data management is paramount in order to avoid risk
CIOs, Constituents and Cooperation
Former CIOs, headhunters weigh in on best practices for managing relationships.