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Regulation January 14, 2010

Blankfein to FCIC: Asset Owners Are Professionals Who Wanted Mortgage Exposure

During the first day of testimony before the FCIC, bank bosses were both apologetic and defensive, at one point claiming that institutional investors who dealt with them were professionals and should be responsible for their actions.

Regulation January 14, 2010

With Charges of Bribery and Corruption, CalPERS to Increase Transparency

Middlemen got $125 million from private investment funds for arranging deals with CalPERS.

Newsmakers January 14, 2010

SWFs Raise the Bar: From Passive Shareholders to Active Investors

SWFs are urged to take more active roles in the companies in which they invest.

Newsmakers January 13, 2010

Size Does Matter: CalPERS Invests in Infrastructure Projects

The biggest US public pension fund plans on bringing infrastructure investments up to 1.5% of its total market value by the end of 2010.

Newsmakers January 13, 2010

Shares Plunge 81% as Japan Airlines Forges Ahead With Restructuring

The struggling Japanese carrier faces bankruptcy with benefits cut and new CEO.

Regulation January 13, 2010

Financial Crisis Committee Begins Hearings; Blankfein Takes the Train

The FCIC, established to investigate the financial crisis and make recommendations to Congress, begins its hearing in Washington today.

Asset Allocation January 13, 2010

Mercer Survey: Equities Boost US Pension Ratios

A Mercer study shows the improvement in financial markets last year added billions to companies' balance sheets.

Newsmakers January 13, 2010

Trying to Save Pension, AA Stands Its Ground

AA hopes to keep its retirement plan open to new joiners.

Newsmakers January 12, 2010

Best Year for Hedge Funds Since 1999; Venture Capital Suffers

While hedge funds had their best year in a decade, venture capital fundraising suffered.

Newsmakers January 12, 2010

Survey: Pensions Increase Funds Scrutiny; Assets Shift

Review signals widespread review of managers and revised asset allocation.

Newsmakers January 11, 2010

Abu Dhabi SWF Will Refine Its Investment Stategy

U.S. treasuries will remain a key diversification tool.

Newsmakers January 11, 2010

Report: Private Equity Fundraising Has Gloomy Expectations for 2010

After a dismal 2009, the private equity space still looks bleak.

Regulation January 11, 2010

Illinois Pension Fund Sues Goldman Over Bonus Plans

Suit says bonuses "highlight the complete breakdown" of corporate oversight, saying Goldman’s payouts harm shareholders.

Asset Allocation January 11, 2010

Survey: Japan Pensions Rise From Financial Crisis to Post 11.5% Profit

Increases in global equity prices helped lift returns of Japanese corporate pension funds.

Newsmakers January 8, 2010

Barclays Pension Fund Boosts in-House Investment Team

Nick Stacey has been named associate director of manager selection at the £16 billion ($25.6 billion) Barclays U.K. Retirement Fund.