In Focus

Market Drilldown October 23, 2018

Why Leveraged Loans Are Closing In on Junk Bonds

Growing in volume, these bank borrowings offer floating rates, a key advantage in the current rising-rate era.

CIO Spotlight November 21, 2018

Power 100: Bob Hunkeler, CIO of International Paper

Bob Hunkeler, CIO of International Paper is on CIO’s 2018-2019 Power 100 listOn Cutting Pension RiskRobert Hunkeler, chief investment officer of International Paper ($33.9 billion), runs a tight ship investing...

CIO Spotlight November 20, 2018

Bob Jacksha, CIO, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board

Bob Jacksha, CIO of the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board is on CIO’s 2018-2019 Power 100 listServing Educators with Diversified InvestmentsIn 2007, Bob Jacksha became CIO of the New...

Market Drilldown October 12, 2018

Solid Fundamentals Key to Mexico’s Long-Term Economic Potential

A strong central bank, less oil dependence, and a more diversified economy should help overcome challenges like crime and poverty in the long run.

Market Drilldown October 9, 2018

REITs, Unloved by the Stock Market, Suffer as Rates Rise

Investors, though, may be overlooking the tailwind that a strong economy driving rates higher gives them for the time being.

Shop Talk October 4, 2018

How UTC Incorporated Annuities

In shifting from a DB to a DC plan, Robin Diamonte finds a way to offer UTC employees income for life.

Market Drilldown October 2, 2018

Maybe the Next Junk Bond Smash-Up Won’t Be That Bad

Expect pain, sure, but changed conditions might make it more bearable this time.

Shop Talk September 27, 2018

New Frontiers in Benefits: From Defined Benefits to Defined Contributions

How employers fund retirement contributions is undergoing a historic shift, as DB plans increasingly give way to DC. Our new series drills deep into this shift with the decision-makers themselves. Leading CIOs discuss innovations, challenges, aha moments—and lessons learned.

Market Drilldown September 25, 2018

Why Commercial Real Estate Is Nearing Its Peak

Late in the property cycle, interest rates are climbing and the market in some sectors is saturated.

Market Drilldown September 18, 2018

EM Sell Off Brings Economic Fundamentals to Forefront

Investors are rewarding EMs with strong economies and governments, while punishing others as strong dollar takes its toll.

Market Drilldown September 11, 2018

Housing Is Anemic: The Pros and Cons

When the next recession arrives, at least real estate won’t be the culprit. But the industry lacks its old oomph to help with a recovery.

Shop Talk September 10, 2018

The PAAMCO-Texas Connection

How Andrew Gitlin and the Employees Retirement System of Texas formed PAAMCO Launchpad.

Market Drilldown September 5, 2018

China’s Economic Woes Taking Big Toll on Emerging Markets

Commodity-exporting EM’s collateral damage of a Beijing-ordered slowdown and a US-China trade war.

Market Drilldown August 28, 2018

Soaring Dollar-Denominated Debt
Central to Turkey’s Crisis

While Turkey’s Erdogan tries to blame US policy, the country’s troubles are more fundamental and gauging impact on other risk assets is key for investors.

Shop Talk August 21, 2018

Standardizing Criteria Key Challenge for Booming ESG Market

As interest swells, ESG investors must navigate conflicting ratings where grades for a single stock can range from good to bad.

Shop Talk August 17, 2018

Exclusive: Global Real Estate Returns to Decline, Consultant Warns

CalPERS real estate consultant predicts returns will be severely reduced over the next decade for all investors.