Perpetual Monetary Easing: Problem Creator for Pension Plans
The shift has left some pension plans vulnerable to future shortfalls in liquidity.
Shop Talk
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.
CIO Roundtable: Active, Passive, and the Future of Investment Strategies
The nation’s leading institutional investors discuss how each style fits into their massive portfolios.
Oft-Touted Risk Premia Strategies Show Their Weak Side
Meant as hedge fund replacements, they haven’t kept up with the market, though they’ve improved this year.
Investors Are Seeking More Support for Private Equity Co-investments
The uptick in outsourced co-investment platforms is part of ‘the next generation of thoughtful portfolio construction.’