Alternatives
Coinbase Has a Splashy Debut, Bitcoin Is Soaring … But Fund Managers Are Downbeat
Mutual fund chiefs overwhelmingly think Bitcoin is a bubble that will pop, BofA survey shows.
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Alternatives
Forget Offices, Invest in Life Sciences Real Estate, Report Says
Spaces for pharmaceutical research and medical device development can generate cash flow, as well as offer downside protection, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Asset Management Culture
Canadian Pensions Can’t Quit External Management, Despite In-House Moves
Plans rely on outside help for better returns, talent, and technology.
News
Canadian Pensions Adapt Investment Strategies for Post-COVID-19 World
Asset managers are expected to shift funds to private equity from infrastructure and to increase in-house management.
Alternatives
Private Equity Firms Aim to Double Down on Tech in Post-COVID-19 World
Their focus on sustainable investing is also increasing, according to annual Ernst & Young survey.
Alternatives
Alts Investors Expect Deal Activity to Return in 2021
However, the way they make those deals will likely change forever.
Manager Selection
How Investment Teams Waste Their Time
It would be better spent on due diligence, instead of meaningless scut work, say Backstop and Mercer.
Research
Less Tax-Efficient Funds Cost UK DB Plans £250 Million Yearly, Study Finds
Researchers say pensions must invest in tax-transparent funds, insurance policies to be eligible for tax advantages.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Endowments Weather Pandemic Better Than in Great Recession
Larger endowments outperform smaller ones due to less US equity exposure.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Roller Coaster Markets Don’t Dampen Investor Optimism
Despite whipsaw market volatility, financial professionals expect only modest declines in 2020.
Alternatives
Alternative Investors Target Health Care, Logistics, Shun Real Estate
Managers see short-term disruption from pandemic but are optimistic about the long term.
Asset Allocation
Institutional Investors to Reduce Real Estate Investments in 2020
Pension funds, endowments, foundations plan to cut property commitments by 11%.
Alternatives
Most Institutional Investors Are Sticking to Their Private Market Allocations During the Pandemic
A survey by Eaton Partners concludes many institutional investors are keeping their allocations to private assets the same or increasing them.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Europeans Worry About Financial Future in Low Interest Rate Environment
A joint research paper concludes Europeans are most worried about their ability to save for retirement.
Pensions
Canadian DB Plans Rebound in 2019, Return 14%
Strong comeback from 2018 losses provides second-highest return in 10 years.