The Polarization of Asset Management
Institutional investors need full-service mega-managers and niche boutique firms—but not much in the middle, a new survey says.
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The Messy Interior of a Public Pension
The ambitious, tedious, and (semi-) democratic process of running a US public fund, via the microcosm of one investment board meeting of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System.
Managed Futures/CTAs Viewed as Most Liquid Hedge Fund Strategy, Preqin Says
Many investors that target more liquid hedge fund investments, such as CTAs, may be sacrificing greater returns in the process, according to a study by Preqin.
Survey: Singapore, Norway, Abu Dhabi SWFs Most Targeted by Global Firms
During a time when Eurozone stability and global systemic risk are top concerns for C-level execs, companies are increasingly finding opportunity in sovereign wealth funds, a survey by BNY Mellon has found.
Opening Remarks: Industry Innovation Awards, 2012
On December 4, for the third consecutive year, aiCIO hosted its much-lauded Industry Innovation Awards dinner--here's a video and transcript of the opening remarks.
J.P. Morgan Manager Forecasts a ‘Grim’ 2013 for Pensions
The year 2012 was a tough one for corporate funding levels, and one asset manager says next year doesn't look good either.
Does the Endowment Model Need a Makeover?
William Jarvis, managing director of the Commonfund Institute, speaks with aiCIO's Paula Vasan about the endowment model of investing, and how the model should be applied following lessons of the financial crisis.
Europeans Cozy Up to Risk Parity
Risk parity is finding favour across the pond.
European Pensions Cut Illiquid Exposure
Long-term, illiquid assets were once a staple for investors but they may have lost their appeal.
State Teachers' Pension Funding: A Ranked List
Every state’s teacher pension system, ranked from overfunded to less than half-funded, courtesy of the National Council on Teacher Quality.
The Fed Keeps Interest Rates in the Doldrums: Investors React
The Federal Reserve has said that it plans to maintain interest rates ultra-low--and many investment consultants support the decision.
SEC Fines HF Manager $44M for Alleged Illegal Trading of Chinese Stocks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the manager of two US hedge funds with insider trading involving Chinese bank stocks.
New Danish Pension Boss: Ready to Face the Challenge
The incoming CEO has told aiCIO he feels privileged to soon head one of the world's largest and top-performing pension funds.
Danish Pension ATP Names Banker as CEO
One of the most successful pension funds on the planet has a new CEO – and he’s only 39.
End of Year Surge for Risk Transfers
The year’s largest deal in the UK adds to the meagre 2012 risk transfer tally, but shows there is still life in the sector.