San Francisco Eyes Hedge Fund Allocation
The public pension’s CIO has recommended a 10% allocation to hedge fund strategies.
News Archive: Feb - 2015
How Did Your Country’s Pensions Fare in 2014?
Currency movements meant pension fund asset growth was much lower in dollar terms than in 2013.
Paulson & Co. Loses Distressed Debt Expert
Dan Kamensky, who led Paulson’s charge in multiple bankruptcy investments, has decided to leave the firm.
China’s ‘Hard Landing’ Spells Doom for Europe, Economists Warn
An economic consultancy has set out a dire forecast for China’s growth—and Europe could bear the brunt of the fallout.
The Best Performing Hedge Fund of 2014 Was…
One hedge fund returned 225.21% last year—but which one was it?
LSE to Sell Russell's Investment Management Business
After an extensive review, the London Stock Exchange has decided to sell Russell’s investment management business and keep its indexes.
CalPERS Names New Chief of Real Assets
Paul Mouchakkaa will succeed now-CIO Ted Eliopoulos to lead the pension plan’s $29.6 billion real asset portfolio.
Diversification: From Free Lunch to Greedy Fee-Eater?
Even for the largest investors, using more than one basket could be costing you the price of the eggs, a research paper has claimed.
European Pensions Off the Hook on Derivatives Clearing
European pensions have been given two more years before new rules regarding the trading of derivatives apply to them.
California Pensions to Recover $320M from S&P
The settlements relate to the rating agency’s treatment of mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis.
Guggenheim Sells Hedge Fund Unit
Guggenheim Global Trading’s managing partners and Mark Standish, former Co-CEO of RBC Capital Markets, have bought the multi-strategy hedge fund.
PPF Appoints Chief Risk Officer
A former Royal Bank of Scotland and ABN Amro risk management chief takes on a “crucial” role at the UK’s DB lifeboat fund.
Europe: Your Top Destination for Sustainable Investment
European equity managers have embraced ESG investing the most, research has found, while US asset owners are becoming more interested in responsible mandates.
E&Fs Put Faith in Alts, Wind Down Equities
Moderation is key to asset allocation in 2015, according to NEPC.
Asset Managers Break Promises on Responsible Investment
A new report has shown damning evidence of shortfalls in reporting and compliance with the UK’s Stewardship Code for investors.