New Zealand Pension Bids to Oust Harvard From Forest Investment
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is in discussions with Harvard Management Company over the purchase of Harvard’s majority stake in the Kaingaroa forest estate.
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Pension Fund Management Without the Ego
The Profile: Chris Parrott, Pensions Manager at BAA, tells aiCIO what a career in pensions has meant to him.
French Reserve Fund Loses CIO
The head of investment at the French pension reserve fund has left after almost a decade with the organisation.
Mercer: Pension Plan Funding Declines in April
Three steps forward, one step back -- that's the sad story for pension funds in the United States, according to new results from Mercer.
Virginia Court Dismisses BNY Mellon FX Lawsuit
BNY Mellon has won the dismissal of a Virginia-based foreign-exchange fraud case filed through the state circuit court in Fairfax.
Message Received: Investors Want Transparency in Private Equity
Investors’ top concerns with private equity are about process, compliance, and transparency.
More Funding Pain for Dutch Pensions
A ‘perfect storm’ hits the Dutch pension system and there is no let-up in sight.
Foreign Equities Fuel Canadian Pension Rebound
Foreign equities have boosted Canadian pension plans to stronger returns in early 2012.
Makeover for Hedge Fund Fees!
Hedge fund fees are getting a makeover as consultants urge for fund managers to be compensated for their skill and not just for delivering market returns.
Pressure Mounts on JP Morgan to Split Top Role
Investors are being advised to vote to split the top role at one of the world’s largest banks.
What Do Australia's Super Funds Want?
Australia's superannuation funds have moved away from active management toward cheaper access asset classes such as equities amid limited diversification, according to a paper by Round Tower Solutions.
Efficient Market Hypothesis Drove Crash, Critics Say
The capital asset pricing model and the efficient market hypothesis reflects the death of investor common sense, claims the 300 Club, noting that such theories contributed to the 2008 financial collapse.
UCITS Hedge Funds’ Rise Out-Paced by ‘Traditional’
Hedge funds in UCITS wrappers are increasing their assets, but not quickly enough to be contenders against their ‘traditional’ cousins.
How Can Investors Make Returns on Actively Managed FX?
Currency markets are volatile and speculative traders make the wavers higher, but long-term investors can still make a profit, an academic paper says.
Paper: Opportunities Scarce for Active Managers, Risk Recovery on the Horizon
Last year was disappointing for active equity managers and as an overall climate of risk aversion persists, many of the early indicators of a risk recovery are emerging, Wellington concludes.