Investment Committees’ Biggest Weakness
Committees have a hard time staying loyal to investment decisions once a strategy underperforms, according to Russell Investments.
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When Risk Parity Meets Risk Premia
Hedge fund replication may not be the optimum use of factor investing strategies, research shows.
The Brexit Skeptics
The referendum was “advisory,” not binding, as Cambridge Associates points out.
What Brexit Means for LDI
The UK’s currency and sovereign debt reacted strongly to last week’s shock result, making liability matching all the more difficult.
Sports Betting as an Asset Class
UK hedge fund researchers find systematic sports betting can diversify and outperform traditional assets.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hires OMERS Exec as CIO
Jack Mahler has won one of the most sought-after jobs around, CIO has learned.
CIOs: What Brexit Means for You
A UK recession, quantitative easing, and interest rate cuts—economists and asset managers have their say.
Brexit: What Just Happened?
European Editor Nick Reeve on the British public’s decision to exit the European Union.
McKinsey’s Guide to Building a Better Asset Owner
The consultant highlighted seven areas where the world’s largest pensions and sovereign wealth funds can improve.
OMERS Loses Equities, Alternatives Chief
Jack Mahler has left his leadership position at the Canadian pension fund, CIO has learned.
CPPIB Builds Senior Staff Under New CEO
Mark Machin appoints three new senior managers as he takes the helm of the $218 billion pension plan.
Infographic: What Brexit Would Look Like
A depiction of the economic consequences of a vote to leave the European Union, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Accused Hedge Fund Manager Found Dead
A Visium PM was found dead Monday following insider trading charges. The $7 billion fund will shut down.
AP4 Reveals Succession Plan for CEO
Niklas Ekvall will take the helm of the Swedish pension fund in October.
Harvard Cuts More Equities Staff Members
Harvard’s endowment is further reducing staff size and discontinuing direct equity investments.