Risk
September 2, 2015
Credit rating agency Moody’s says plan sponsors could save on contributions next year but warns they could be “kicking the can down the road”.
Newsmakers
September 2, 2015
Most asset owners at Russell’s client conference support putting themselves out of a job, provided the right environment.
Newsmakers
September 1, 2015
Todd Hedtke has been promoted to senior vice president and chief
investment officer of Allianz Investment Management.
Manager Selection
September 1, 2015
The New Zealand wealth fund has outlined what it expects from its managers and partners.
Newsmakers
September 1, 2015
A new hand is on the tiller of one of Europe’s largest institutional
investors.
Risk
August 31, 2015
AQR’s founder argues expected returns are likely to be lower and risks higher, as factor investing becomes more popular.
Newsmakers
August 31, 2015
Lindel Eakman is leaving his position at the $35 billion endowment to launch a new venture capital fund.
Regulation
August 28, 2015
The IRS, SEC, and 13 state pensions have all moved to force private equity firms to fully disclose fees, pay taxes on them, and repent to clients when they don’t.
Manager Selection
August 28, 2015
If you want the best chance of top-quartile performance, turn to venture capital or buyout private equity funds.
Newsmakers
August 27, 2015
An ex-Mercer consultant and a former World Bank economist have joined the Chicago-based firm.
Asset Allocation
August 26, 2015
Despite lower returns, nearly 60% of foundations increased their spending rates, according to Commonfund and the Council on Foundations.
Risk
August 26, 2015
Risk parity powerhouses on why the strategy delivered on its promises during the recent days of stock markets crashes and rallies.
Newsmakers
August 26, 2015
The $4 billion fund hired a public pension CIO to replace Scott Seidle, who takes on a larger role.
Risk
August 26, 2015
Aviva Investors’ Trevor Welsh joins the UK’s lifeboat fund as its first head of LDI.
Regulation
August 26, 2015
America’s largest pension has weighed in on the proposal to extend fiduciary duty to retirement advisors.