Tag: Ashby Monk

Research January 20, 2023

‘Investor Identity’: Bringing Together the Main Drivers of Investment Returns

Stanford University’s Ashby Monk and Dane Rook, in a new academic paper, classify the leading factors determining investment returns for institutional investors.

Asset Allocation January 3, 2023

How Some Asset Owners and Managers are Using Technology to Gain Portfolio Insights

Technology, with human involvement, can improve efficiency and enable innovation in portfolio management, sources say.

Pensions November 29, 2022

CalSTRS Reports Saving More Than $1.2 Billion in Portfolio Costs Since 2017

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System reports that its Collaborative Model, an investment strategy that seeks to reduce costs, control risks and increase expected returns, cut operational costs by $437 million in 2021.

October 13, 2022

Our Data, Ourselves

Allocators are facing new questions on valuations in light of recent market volatility. Some say the market stress could provide a new opportunity to improve fund governance.

Newsmakers March 25, 2022

Stanford Launches Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing

Ashby Monk gives CIO an inside look into the new initiative.

Risk November 5, 2018

Venture Capital Investments May Be in Future for Two San Jose Pension Plans

Providing pensions to public workers in Silicon Valley’s largest city doesn’t mean investing in venture capital. The plans now are looking at whether they are missing an investment opportunity.

Newsmakers February 8, 2018

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.