The Seven Rooms
Kip McDaniel on elite executive recruiters and their influence over which CIOs are allowed beyond the first room.
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For Female Advancement, Lunch Won’t Cut It
Why mentorship and sponsorship programs aren’t enough to help young women up the ladder to asset management’s elite senior echelon.
The Talent Allocators
The Talent... Allocators
How to Lose Jobs & Alienate Everyone
Some asset owners parachute into
their dream jobs. Most don't.
Coming Soon to Your LDI Plan: Equities
The “surreal” world of near-zero interest rates means liability-driven investing is being rethought, according to an investor survey.
The Amazingly Consistent Hedge Fund Universe (Except for Fees and Performance)
Hedge fund numbers are levelling out, but performance and fees are moving around.
Insider Trading Watchdog Moves to Hedge Fund
Elliott Management has hired Manhattan’s deputy district attorney as its general counsel.
State Street's Pension Pitch Questioned
The firm’s use of consultants and lobbyists in soliciting asset-servicing business from public pension plans is under investigation.
Australian Funds Settle Dispute Over Airport Stake
Two of the country’s biggest asset owners have ended a legal battle over the valuation of Perth Airport.
UBS Sells Alts Services to Japanese Bank
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s deal with the Swiss bank is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Vanderbilt’s Risk Chief Joins OCIO
The two-time Forty Under Forty member Bola Olusanya will manage US equity portfolios for Strategic Investment Group.
Sweden to Shut AP6, Confirms Pension System Overhaul
The Swedish government has finally agreed on changes to its $143 billion public pension system.
$20 Billion Club: De-Risking Gathers Pace
Members of the “$20 billion club” stepped up their de-risking activity last year, Russell Investments reports.
Qatar SWF Said to Plan Overhaul of $304B Portfolio
The opaque sovereign wealth fund is reportedly seeking to introduce asset allocation targets for the first time.
The Next ESG Hot Spot: India?
As India’s PM tries to shake off its “corruption” label, new research has shown how much money can be made cleanly.
AIG to Hire CIO for $357B Portfolio
The insurance giant wants to fill the investment chief position that has been vacant since 2013.