Newsmakers
March 5, 2014
BlackRock’s CEO highlights his top concerns for pension fund investing in 2014.
Manager Selection
March 5, 2014
The global consulting firm announces a new leader in Europe and a deeper look into equity manager skill.
Newsmakers
March 5, 2014
aiCIO caught up with Neil Parfrey, the interim head of pensions at Heineken UK, to discuss the merits and pitfalls of taking temporary charge.
Manager Selection
March 5, 2014
Institutional quality is not optional and not cheap, according to boutique managers’ lessons for start-up shops.
Risk
March 4, 2014
Pension buyouts are expected to increase in 2014 due to healthier plans, rising interest rates, and improvements in economies, according to Mercer.
Regulation
March 4, 2014
The EU is about to remove one of the major barriers to operating pension plans in more than one member state, according to Towers Watson.
Newsmakers
March 4, 2014
Another superannuation fund begins to build internal resources.
Risk
March 3, 2014
Pension plans of 19 of the largest US corporations are expected to de-risk, receive smaller sponsor contributions, and be overtaken by defined contribution systems, according to Russell Investments.
Newsmakers
March 3, 2014
The legendary
investor warned US employees, public officials, and taxpayers of ongoing risks posed by public pension plans.
Manager Selection
March 3, 2014
Bond market outflows or poor flagship fund performance—PIMCO falls out of favour in Europe.
Newsmakers
March 3, 2014
GPIF and OMERS have entered into a five-year, $2.7 billion infrastructure co-investment agreement.
Risk
March 3, 2014
Interest rate hikes are high on the agenda of many institutional investors, but how best should they deal with them?
Newsmakers
March 3, 2014
Brian Johnson has left the University of California Regents to become a managing director at the institution’s southern neighbor.
Asset Allocation
February 28, 2014
The world’s second-wealthiest school has used its annual report to defend its investment strategy.
Newsmakers
February 28, 2014
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.