European Pensions Plea for Political Help
Only high-level action can help the continent’s ailing pension system combat negative interest rates, asset owners say.
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Mercer Nabs Pension-Risk Transfer Vet
Lynn Esenwine—formerly of PRT powerhouse Prudential—will depart MassMutual after less than a year.
Russell: DC Lawsuits Pushing Fiduciaries to OCIO
As lawsuits hit some of the largest 401(k) plans, sponsors may be looking to outsource more fiduciary responsibilities.
Pension Insurance Corp. Recruits Hedge Fund Specialist
The $18 billion UK insurer has appointed Paul McCauley to oversee its alternatives portfolio.
Redington Appoints New CEO
The consulting firm’s co-founders will step down as chief executives when Director of Strategy Mitesh Sheth takes the role April 5.
The Whole Foods Approach to Investing
Stanford University’s Ashby Monk outlines how fee and cost transparency can help asset owners make better long-term investments.
Funds-of-Funds Hang on With E&Fs
Nearly all family offices, however, insist on investing directly.
Poor Returns to Erase Years of US Public Pension Gains
Moody’s predicts the unfunded liabilities of American public plans will increase by at least 10% in 2016.
Why Investors Should Sit Out Volatility
Minimizing risk exposures during periods of market volatility can result in “substantial” alpha and doubled Sharpe ratios, according to Yale professors.
Investors Sweet on ETFs, Smart Beta Indexes
The liquid vehicles are earning high satisfaction rates and bigger slices of institutional portfolios.
NYC Pensions Begin ‘Critical’ Reforms
Understaffing, inadequate technology, and risk management issues are among the problems being tackled by New York City’s Bureau of Asset Management.
LSE and Deutsche Börse Confirm Merger
The deal will create one of the biggest stock exchange groups in the world, as well as combining Europe’s top index providers.
Asset Managers 'Struggle to Meet Client Service Needs'
Asset management staff admit that client service is in need of improvement in a survey by BackBay Communications and OsneyMedia.
How a Pension Fund Will Fare in a Low-Carbon Economy
Reducing emissions won’t be easy on equity-heavy investors like CalSTRS—but it’s still better than the alternative, Mercer reports.
Alaska Permanent Drives to Rebuild Leadership Team
With NJ’s ex-pension chief the latest hire, two senior vacancies remain: Private markets deputy and CIO.