Norway SWF to Review $471B Equity Pool
A nine-person committee will assess how the sovereign fund should adapt its equity strategy for an expected low-growth environment.
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Scrap DB to Save Public Pensions, Says Think Tank
An outspoken critic of UK public pensions has published bold proposals for reform—but a switch to DC has been labelled a potential “tragedy” for employees.
Steven Cohen Banned From Supervising Hedge Funds Until 2018
The SEC barred the hedge fund manager from handling outside money for two years following charges related to insider trading.
LDI Expert Tapped as Industrial Workers’ Pension CIO
Denmark’s Industriens Pension has hired a replacement for Henrik Nøhr Poulsen.
CalPERS’ Hedge Fund Cull Helped Save $217M
CIO Ted Eliopoulos reports on the hard numbers emerging from his portfolio overhaul.
Danish Pensions Aim to Feed the World
PensionDanmark and PKA have dedicated money to an agribusiness fund for developing economies.
Hedge Fund Liquidations: Shakeout or Blip?
Bain Capital, Fortress, BlueCrest, and Nevsky have unwound multi-billion dollar funds in recent months.
Bill Gross: “We Are Broke and Don’t Even Know It”
The impending costs of an aging population are too high to ignore, says Janus' bond king.
Alternative Investing’s Slowdown
Fundraising in private equity and real estate debt declined in 2015, as dry powder stacked up.
Why Real Estate Investors Love the US
While real estate opportunities in the US might be pricy, they’re also the most stable, according to a survey.
Dubai-Based SWF Hunts for Public Markets Chief
The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, with a focus on global equities.
Aon Hewitt’s Global Consulting Chief Departs
Yvan Legris is leaving the industry after a career spanning three decades.
The Contrarian World of Sovereign Funds
Post-crisis, SWFs are moving away from global asset management trends, portfolio analysis has shown.
Soros Picks New Family Office CIO
Ted Burdick will succeed Scott Bessent as chief investment officer of the $30 billion wealth vehicle.
Nevsky Capital Shuts $1.5B Equity Long-Short Fund
The London-based hedge fund has announced liquidation.