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Robertson’s Contribution to Hedge Funds: Research Intensity
While hedge operators were always stats-oriented, he took data gathering to a whole new level.
Tag: Research
Asset Management Culture
UK Authority Finds Pensions’ Tech Upgrades Are Floundering
Pensions Administration Standards Association blames poor quality data for derailing automation in pension plans.
Mispricing Fees ‘Can Be Fatal’ for Asset Managers’ Business
Managers can lose millions by either overpricing or under-pricing fees.
Hedge Funds Are Leveraging Alternative Data In An Effort To Transform The Industry
A study conducted by Lowenstein Sandler confirms the use of alternative data is on the rise by hedge funds.
UK Pension Scam Victims Lost Average of £91,000 in 2017
Regulators TPR, FCA launch ad campaign to alert the public to pension fraud.
NCPERS Study Reports Solid Year for Public Pensions
Employer contributions up 4%.
Natural Resources Fundraising Sees Capital Consolidation
The 10 largest funds accounted for 66% of capital, up from 48% in 2014.
World’s Largest Fund Managers’ Assets Top $80 Trillion
Total AUM for the 500 biggest managers rose 5.8% in 2016.
Preqin: September Hedge Funds Post Highest Monthly Return Since January
Euro-dominated CTAs struggle.
Moody’s: US State Pension Liabilities Spike to $1.3 Trillion in FY 2016
Illinois, Alaska, and Connecticut among largest unfunded liabilities.
PLSA Says TPR Should Change Its Approach
Trade association argues that regulator is too focused on process, and not enough on people.
Research
Preqin: Hedge Funds Return Nearly 1% in August
Streak is extended to 10 months of positive returns.
Research
Mercer: S&P 1500-Sponsored Company Pensions Down 1% in August
S&P 500 up 0.05%, while MSCI EAFE down 0.31%.
Research
US Single Premium Pension Buyout Sales Surge in Q2
Report finds most companies are interested in pension risk transfers.
UK Pension Deficits Rise in August
Growth of liabilities outpaced assets, however, deficits are down from a year ago.