Massive Layoffs Ahead on Wall St, Subprime Prophet Says
Unprecedented downsizing could affect up to 100,000 workers, Meredith Whitney has predicted.
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Private Equity Buys eSecLending as Veteran Takes the Helm
Starble reappears as eSecLending gets a new owner.
The Non-Financial Factors Impacting Return Projections
A study has found that framing returns and past performance, along with certain characteristics, correlates with varying future performance projections.
Pension Funds Stand Firm on Housing Bond Terms
Iceland’s government is warned pension funds will only accept full compensation if it wants to amend the terms on the home loan bonds.
Giant Pension Fund Plans Restaurant Investment
The UK’s largest public pension sees value in the nation’s love for eating out.
Senators Urge CalPERS, CalSTRS to Boycott Russia
Russian anti-gay laws push senators to demand investment action from US pension funds.
Real Estate Outshines Other Assets for Norway SWF
Hard assets were the winning ticket in the second quarter—and Norway has already begun to buy more.
The World’s Longest Backtest (and What it Shows about Momentum Investing)
What happens when you consider 212 years of trading? (You get fewer surprises)
UBS Calls Time on Risk Parity: Bridgewater’s Bob Prince Responds
Ding ding! Round two in the ongoing row over the future of risk parity funds in a tapering environment.
Goldman Sachs' Rothesay Life for Sale
Goldman Sachs plans to sell the UK insurer and pension risk transfer powerhouse in the wake of Basel III capital requirements.
Should the Largest SWFs Be Split Up?
Does size matter for SWFs and, if so, where is the sweet spot?
Church Pension Appoints Bond Specialist to Board
As deficits widen, one pension fund decides technical knowledge is needed.
When Infrastructure Investments Sour
Australia’s Macquarie is set to pull its capital out of a subway expansion over a fare dispute with local government.
Court Rejects Retired GM Execs’ Claim for Larger Pension
The Court of Appeals has ruled in favour of General Motors on a provision which cuts executives’ pensions by two-thirds.
Sec Lending: Risk Appetite Rising in Collateral Reinvestment
A Finadium survey found asset managers are warming up to the idea of reinvesting cash collateral outside of the low-yielding government bond-backed repo market.