Preqin: 2017 Set to be Record Year for Venture Capital in Asia
North America still dominates, with 61% of investors saying it currently presents best opportunities.
News Archive: Mar - 2017
Ohio Teachers Pension Fund Lowers Assumptions, Adjusts Assets
The adjustments would add $6.5 billion to the plan’s accrued liabilities.
Illinois Governor Vetoes Chicago Pension Bill
Says proposed fix would raise taxes; backs GOP proposed reform.
New Jersey Bill Gives Police, Firefighters Control Over Pension Plan
Move shifts control from state treasury to new board of trustees.
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C&W: Global Real Estate Investors More Wary as Real Estate Cycle Matures
Investors are focusing investments in a single country, with 61% of the available capital taking this route.
Iowa Public Pension Lowers Economic Assumptions
The IPERS Investment rate of return is cut to 7% from 7.5%.
NYS Common Further Integrates ESG Within Manager Selection, Risk Frameworks
As part of its risk management framework, the fund created an ESG Risk Assessment to guide its due diligence.
Norwegian Pension Fund Boycotts Dakota Access Pipeline Companies
KLP divests $68.4 million from four companies tied to the controversial pipeline.
eVestment: February Hedge Fund Inflows Make for Cautious Optimism
Industry’s total assets under management at highest level since July 2015.
Newsmakers
Finding Investment Pearls
Using dislocations and drawdown funds, Colin Ambrose, CIO of UJA of New York is seeking alpha in China.
Festering Fee Pressures Continue to Hit Hedge Funds
Despite many getting some bang for their buck in the markets in 2016, investors still have issues with the fees.
Ontario Investment Office Names O’Dette First CIO
Executive tasked with leading Ontario Investment Office, which helps businesses looking to invest and expand in the province.
Natixis: Institutional Investors Looking to Take on More Risk
75% report that it is becoming more difficult to generate alpha.
Class Action Suits Involving Public Pensions Continue to Rise
Median ‘mega settlement’ in 2016 was $318 million, nearly twice the median reported in 2015.