Buffett: Public Pensions Are a 'Financial Tapeworm'
The legendary
investor warned US employees, public officials, and taxpayers of ongoing risks posed by public pension plans.
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Sales Slump Pushes PIMCO from Top 25 in Europe
Bond market outflows or poor flagship fund performance—PIMCO falls out of favour in Europe.
Japan and Canada Join Hands for Infrastructure Project
GPIF and OMERS have entered into a five-year, $2.7 billion infrastructure co-investment agreement.
How to Deal with Interest Rate Rises (Without Using Derivatives)
Interest rate hikes are high on the agenda of many institutional investors, but how best should they deal with them?
Real Assets Director Leaves UC Regents for LA Endowment
Brian Johnson has left the University of California Regents to become a managing director at the institution’s southern neighbor.
Yale: Alpha’s Not Dead, But Finding it is Hard
The world’s second-wealthiest school has used its annual report to defend its investment strategy.
El-Erian Appointed by Allianz as Chief Economic Adviser
The former PIMCO co-CIO will take on the role on a part-time basis, following his surprise exit from Bill Gross’s side last month.
Ontario Teachers Completes Second Lottery Deal
The C$129 billion Canadian pension fund has secured a 20-year license to run the Irish national lottery.
Colorado Endowment Head Resigns Amid Staff Downsizing
The $1.2 billion fund’s CEO has found a new position at an asset manager, and may not be replaced.
Icahn and eBay Battle Over Governance Troubles
Conflicts of interest and incompetence plague eBay’s board, Icahn alleged in letters to shareholders.
CalPERS CIO Joe Dear Dies
CIO Dear has lost his battle with prostate cancer after taking leave from the Californian pension's investment office in January.
Were You There?
From aiCIO magazine's February issue: With an estimated $3 trillion in institutional capital in the room, the annual Influential Investors Forum and Industry Innovation Awards are must-attend events for asset owners and managers alike.
What’s Scarier—Inflation or Interest Rates?
From aiCIO magazine's February issue: Charlie Thomas on how the two risks are intertwined, forming a joint threat against investors.
Hedge Fund Fail-Mates
From aiCIO magazine's February issue: Leanna Orr on why macro and managed futures strategies have fallen behind over the past five years.
Out of the (Transition) Frying Pan, Into the Fire
From aiCIO magazine's February issue: Elizabeth Pfeuti on the scandals and rising expectations of the transition management industry.