Japan Pension Hit by Domestic Economy Problems
All the money in the (pension) world, but Japan’s GPIF is not immune to domestic problems.
News Archive: Aug - 2012
Institutional Investors to Aetna: Come Clean About Political Spending
A coalition of institutional investors is putting pressure on Aetna to open up about the millions of dollars it gives to political organizations for "educational activities."
Low-Vol Investing Is Not Unique to US Equity Markets
The benefits of low-volatility investing are present on a global scale, according to Aye Soe, director of global research & design at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
GMO: Chin Up, Equities Aren't Dying
Reports on the demise of equities are overblown, GMO's Ben Inker says, explaining that equity returns will persevere over the long-term.
Beware the Risk of Alternative-Weighted Indices
Alternative-weighted indices have been lauded as the next big thing – but do they deliver all they promise?
SEC Charges Former Miami Brokers for $36 Million Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two former brokers in Miami with fraud for overcharging customers by about $36 million.
Cover Your Tail (Risk), Says AllianceBernstein CIO
Diversification isn’t enough to hedge against 'black swan' events, according to fixed-income strategist Joel McKoan.
Is Romney or Obama Better for the US Economy? (Clue: Your Initial Answer Might Be Wrong)
President Obama can forget opinion polls; the most powerful person on the planet usually returns to office on how domestic stock markets performed in their first term – is he set to stay in the White House?
Peace at Last for California's Pension System?
California's governor and top legislators have reached a deal to reform the state’s public pension system.
Deutsche Bank's Pande to Depart for Hedge Fund
Hedge fund Brevan Howard has snagged Vinay Pande from Deutsche Bank, sources tell aiCIO.
Citigroup to Settle Subprime Lawsuit Led by Pensions
Final Score: Citigroup 0, Pensions and Investors $25 million.
US State Debt Stands at $4.19 Trillion, Pensions Largely to Blame
Total US state debt stands at more than $4 trillion, with public pensions accounting for nearly $3 trillion of the total amount, according to a report by State Budget Solutions (SBS).
MassPRIM Tackles the Liability ‘Everyone’s Ignoring’
Healthcare benefits pose an enormous—and largely ignored—liability for public pensions, according to the head of Massachusetts’ employee fund Steven Grossman, and he’s decided to deal with it.
Fresno and Arkansas Pensions Suing Vodka Producer
The two public pensions systems will lead a class action suit against a Polish alcohol company for allegedly lying about the state of its business.
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