IMF Issues Credit Crunch II Warning
Bank deleveraging is a long-term positive move, but may have dire consequences in the short term, the IMF says.
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Preqin: Sovereign Wealth Fund Assets Boom, Target Private Equity
Assets under management among sovereign wealth funds are on the upswing, according to Preqin, with continued interest in private equity investing.
PIMCO: Why Institutions Should Reallocate to Emerging Markets, Lower Global Imbalances
Global portfolio rebalancing will help lower world economic imbalances, according to Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO).
Securities Lending Revenue Reaches Record High
Securities lending revenue has hit record levels, but there is a fly in the ointment.
Household Millionaires: A New Area of Growth for Segal Rogerscasey
More than two months after Segal Advisors acquired the business of Rogerscasey, the firm's president and chief investment officer speak about the new business -- commenting on new opportunities for growth.
GSAM Foresees Spike in LDI Popularity, Declining Return Assumptions
Corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans are facing challenges from multiple angles, according to Michael Moran, Pension Strategist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Photo Gallery: CIO Summit, New York City
A gallery of photographs from our CIO Summit, held April 12 and 13 at the Harvard Club of New York.
Risk Off (Again)
Investors are avoiding risk again as dark clouds gather on the economic horizon.
Low-Volatility Investing: A Panacea for Meeting Liabilities?
Critics poke holes in low-volatility strategies for investors aiming to match plan liabilities while reducing fluctuations in their portfolio.
Asset Management ‘Skill’ Worth 5% a Year
Skilful managers are worth their salt, or at least better returns than their peers.
aiCIO NYC Summit: Risk, Return, and Everything in-Between
It’s all about risk, and being rewarded for taking it, but how, where, when and with whom was up for debate at our CIO summit.
IMF: How The Actuaries Got It Wrong
Actuaries started at the wrong place, then measured incorrectly – now the IMF has warned these methods have to change, and quickly.
FSA Urges Lowered Investment Return Assumptions for Pension, Insurance Firms
The projection rate for investment returns should be reduced, according to a report commissioned by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Roubini: Spain Is Free-Falling, No End in Sight
Dr. Doom has handed down his verdict on Spain’s immediate financial future – and it’s not pretty.
How European Is European?
Borders don’t matter when corporate growth is involved, especially in a time of financial stress, Russell Investments tells investors.