Largest Investors ‘Dominate’ Infrastructure Market
The so-called “$1 billion club” exerts disproportionate influence and capital, according to Preqin.
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What Health Care Funds Can Learn from Corporates
Corporate plan sponsors offer a good example for defined contribution, NEPC says.
Harvard Endowment Hires Natural Resources Chief
Colin Butterfield joins the $37.6 billion fund less than a month after CEO Stephen Blyth announced his resignation.
Strategist Exits BP Pension
Keith Shepherd is the second senior executive to leave the UK pension this year, following John Bearman’s exit in June.
CalPERS Bulking Up Senior Team
America’s largest pension fund is seeking a head of opportunistic credit for its investment executive group.
Columbia Latest University to Face DC Lawsuit
The New York City-based school has been sued for $100 million for underperforming funds.
Steven Cohen Barred From Commodities Until 2018
Another US regulator adds to the restrictions faced by the hedge fund manager following insider-trading charges.
FEG Bolsters OCIO with New Asset Owner Hire
Ex-CIO of Southern Methodist University has joined the Cincinnati, Ohio-based consultant and OCIO.
Are E&F Investors Abandoning Hedge Funds?
Endowments and foundations are the latest investor group to put pressure on the traditional hedge fund model.
On Inflation, Prepare for the Unexpected
Even in low-inflation environments, portfolios remain at risk of inflation surprises, argues Meketa.
Public Pension Chief Exits for Consultant Role
JLT Employee Benefits hires a UK local government pension chief for its new public sector project.
Russell: Pensions Still Reeling from 2008
Record-low interest rates have wiped out any gains from asset price recovery, writes Chief Research Strategist Bob Collie.
LPs Not Fooled by Inflated PE Valuations
Underperforming private equity firms often overstate portfolio values when launching new funds, a study has found—but investors don’t fall for it.
An End for Consultant Manager Selection?
As UK public pensions prepare to pool their investments, pension consultants are rethinking their propositions.
GMO: Now is the Time for Hedge Funds
Recent poor performance should be recognized as a signal of better days to come, not a reason to divest, argues Ben Inker.