US Corporate Pension Plans Reach 91% Funded Status
Rising equities contributed to a better aggregate US pension funding status in September, according to BNY Mellon.
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Exploring the Financial Benefits of 'Behaving Like an Owner'
A study found investors’ behavioral changes to reduce friction costs could result in higher returns.
$19 Trillion—the Size of the US Institutional Market in 2018
Five years will result in a $4.5 trillion lift in institutional assets, Cerulli Associates has predicted.
Pensions Partner with Goldman Sachs in Energy Deal
Sophisticated investors are investing increasing assets in energy production.
Outsourcing Proves a Hit for Aon Hewitt
The consultancy manages more than $40 billion of assets for clients globally.
Injured FX Concepts Loses Another Major Institutional Client
The struggling hedge fund has been dropped by one of its major investors, following a string of divestment.
Louisiana Pension Sues Over 'See-Through' Yoga Pants
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the famed yoga wear company for allegedly hiding fabric defects which did little to hide wearers' behinds.
How to Implement Smart Beta Strategies
Towers Watson finds bigger is better when it comes to investment universes and smart beta.
Rothesay Life Secures £484M Buy-in With Philips Pension Fund
The Goldman Sachs-owned insurer is ramping up the pension risk transfer deals ahead of its sale next year.
Fewer Funds and Lower Margins: the Future of European Asset Management
Asset managers should look to their business models as many need to change, Fitch Ratings has warned.
CHIMCO Opens for Business as Ascension Investment Management
The $26 billion health care fund is accepting external assets as an investment management company.
Big is Beautiful, Say PE Investors
Private equity funds closing in the third quarter raised $311 billion, outpacing the $259 billion gathered in the same quarter last year.
Strong Outcomes for Chile’s DC Scheme
But they’re better for men than for women.
Swedish Pensions Dump Walmart after Failed Engagement Plan
There is no point talking to a brick wall—the largest Swedish pension funds walk away from the table.
Almost 25% of Irish DB Funds Will Be Gone By Next Year
Research from the Irish Association of Pension Funds has found 10% of final salary pensions have already wound up.