Rolling that Rock Back Up the Hill
Nick Bonn has spent the past three years attempting to restore State Street's image in the transition management space. Has he been successful?
News
NZ Super to Sue over Portuguese Banking Loans
The $20 billion pension is taking action after the collapse of Banco Espirito Santo last year.
The Search for the New Forty
From “aged, serious, and grey” to young, hungry, and humble: CIO seeks a fresh roster of Forty Under Forty.
The Hotbed of Risk Parity Innovation Is in… Wisconsin?
The philosophy of a whole-fund risk parity has taken root at two of the state's leading institutions—along with something extra.
Newsmakers
The Riddle of Tampa Bay
Harold and Jay Bowen—who alone have managed billions for Tampa's police and firefighters for forty years—may be two of the greatest stock pickers of all time. So why don't they act like it?
There’s Innovation—And Then There’s Whatever This Is…
Kip McDaniel on looking inside one of the most unconventional pension investment structures and why it matters.
What Greek Crisis? Fund Managers Load up on European Equities
Predictions of a recovery within the European currency union have made the region a new favorite.
GASB: Get Ready for the Volatility Rollercoaster
New accounting standards have come in at a fortunate time for asset/liability ratios, but the positive data is unlikely to last, Fitch Ratings has warned.
Asset Managers Cut Back to Maintain Revenue Growth
Downward pressure on fees is leading to cost cutting at asset managers, a survey has found.
Cliff Asness: The Case for Leverage
AQR’s outspoken founder has argued in favour of (well-managed) leverage despite the strategy falling out of favour post-crisis.
Mercer Revamps Hedge Fund Leadership
The global firm has created a CIO and deputy CIO role for the division, and promoted internal candidates into both.
Time to Hedge? Japan’s Pension Doesn’t Think So
The Government Pension Investment Fund hasn’t factored in a stronger yen to its investment strategy.
US Attempts to Break Barriers for Infrastructure Investors
The working group devoted to attracting capital has highlighted pension funds and institutions’ excellent fit as investors.
How to Beat the Market: Go Big, Active, and In-House
A major analysis of pension fund investment and returns has revealed three key aspects to outperformance. And, on average, you’re probably getting it right.
Moody’s Predicts Pension Funding Level Declines
Reporting season is unlikely to bring good news for retirement funds, the ratings agency has warned.