Asset Allocation
Shiny Private Equity Loses Some of Its Luster
The go-to asset class has stumbled a bit lately, prompting second looks from allocators.
Tag: Alaska Permanent Fund
Will US Allocators Stay the Course on Chinese Investments?
China’s drawbacks are prompting some hard thinking among American institutions, but the country’s allure remains potent.
What’s Both Cool and Hot? Wind and Solar Power Investments, Allocators Say
Seeing lush future profits, institutions are diligently investing in these two renewable energy sources.
Alternatives
As COVID Recedes, Can Gold Maintain Its Lofty Level?
The commodity has been having a good month despite a recent report of low demand.
Allocator Insights Webinar Oct 19: Active vs. Passive
Join a live discussion with allocators to discuss best post- COVID 19 practices.
Pensions
Alaska Permanent Fund Returns 2% in Fiscal 2020
The sovereign wealth fund beat a passive index benchmark, but missed its return target.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Alaska Spending Blueprint Drops Residents’ Oil Dividend by 38%, Gives No Direct Virus Aid
Base cause: The state’s sovereign wealth fund dropped 10% last month, as oil prices plummeted in the coronavirus crash.
What’s the Answer to Low Returns for Pension Programs? Alts
Funds that favor alts are doing well, as some plans show. Quite well.
The Untapped Potential of Infrastructure Investments’ Influence on Humanity
Investments in infrastructure can perpetuate on the advancement of our societies, while providing attractive defensive elements to a portfolio.
Risk
Alaska Permanent Fund Increases 2.1% in First Fiscal 2019 Quarter
Private equity, infrastructure investments bring home the bacon while real estate takes a hit.
Alaska Permanent Fund Announces New CIO
Marcus Frampton will take over from Russell Read, who departed the $64.9 billion sovereign wealth fund in July.
Consortium to Launch $1B Program to Seed 6 PE Firms
Consultant says announcement from The Alaska Permanent Fund, UK Railways Pension Scheme, and The Wafra Group expected within next several days.