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Anders Hjælmsø Svennesen Sits at the Head of the Table
The former ATP co-CIO has wasted no time in getting to work since joining Danica—leaving little breathing room in which to speak to journalists…
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Ex-Wyoming Pension CIO Avoids Jail Time for Insider Trading
John Johnson has been sentenced to supervised release and community service for illegal activities committed before his tenure as a public fund CIO.
GSAM to Buy OCIO Pacific Global Advisors
The acquisition will add $18 billion to Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s funds under advisement.
How Pensioners Will Move Yields as Much as the Fed
Don’t expect bond yields to suddenly soar once interest rates are moved—there’s much more to it than that, says Moody’s.
Don’t Blame the Hedge Fund Managers
High correlations and low dispersions of stocks have caused today’s environment for poor hedge fund performance, according to analytics firm Novus.
300 Club: Why Dumping Old Benchmarks Will Save the World
A group of international influential investors have argued for a new approach that will benefit society—as well as your investments.
MassPRIM Appoints New Deputy CIO Amid Reshuffle
Fresh from joining CIO’s Forty Under Forty, Sarah Samuels has been promoted.
Is It Dangerous to Bet on the US Dollar?
Research Affiliates has advised investors diversify and find opportunities in emerging market currencies to avoid being burned by an overvalued dollar.
The Strange Times of Negative Yields
As asset returns dip into the negatives, it may be wise to take less risk rather than more.
Does Scale Really Make Investing Cheaper?
Research by Barnett Waddingham suggests that large UK pensions may not be getting the full benefits of scale.
BlackRock Fined $12M Over Conflict of Interest Claim
The world’s largest asset manager failed to disclose an ex-manager’s personal holdings in a company he invested in for BlackRock, the SEC said.
U. California Loses Hedge Fund Chief, Looks to Recruit
With a transformation of the $90 billion fund's team nearly complete, a remaining senior role has opened up.
The Future, According to the Future
Two trends dominate this year's Forty Under Forty: the rise of technology and the decline of active management and alpha.
New Jersey Pensions to Scrutinize Fees
Despite “excellent” performance, trustees want greater transparency on how much they are paying.
UPS Loses Liquid Alts Chief to Hedge Fund
Leo Svoboda will be joining NYC-based hedge fund Penso Advisors in May.