Are Esoteric Asset Classes the New Hedges?
Opportunities are expanding in niche asset classes, from whiskey to art to intellectual property.
Asset Allocation
Ontario Pension Launches Investment Venture With Arjun Infrastructure Partners
The University Pension Plan Ontario’s first investment under the partnership is an undisclosed stake in Great Britain’s largest rolling stock company.
Asset Management Firms Intend to Increase AI Budgets
Of technology decisionmakers surveyed by Rackspace Technology, 75% expect a bigger budget in the future, and 48% said artificial intelligence has substantially increased sales at their firm.
Total Portfolio Approach: A New Way to Construct Asset Allocations
CAIA and several asset owners are adopting a new model for choosing and managing assets.
NYC Pension Funds Seek Board Demographics From NextEra Energy, GameStop
Shareholder proposals filed by three funds contend that board diversity improves decisionmaking, transparency and accountability.
Truce Over: Texas School Fund to Ax $8.5B in BlackRock Investments
Despite seeming goodwill blooming with GOP officials in Texas, the asset management firm still draws ire due to ESG considerations.
Private Capital Payouts Are Sub-Par, Hamilton Lane Charges
These alternative asset funds reduce distributions to investors amid high rates and recession jitters.
New York State Pension Boosts Real Estate Investments by $300M in January
The New York State Common Retirement Fund also invested $25.5 million in a fund managed by one of its Emerging Manager Program partners.
NYC Retirement System’s Steven Meier on Rates, Risks and Opportunities in 2024
The CIO looks to ‘critical trends’ of decarbonization, deglobalization and demographic dynamics as portfolio drivers over the next 10 years.
Malaysia’s KNB Announces 2023 Returns
The sovereign wealth fund’s profit last year was more than three times that of 2022, as its total assets grew to $14.1 billion.
Asia Emerging as a Source of Investment Opportunity
Whether seeking diversification or value in active equities, several countries in the region may be attractive for years to come.
Institutional Investors Unsure How Climate Risk Will Affect Infrastructure Assets
Only 24% of investors say existing tools are adequate for assessing climate risk impacts.
ABP Plans $30B in Impact Investments by 2030
The Dutch pension fund wants to invest across themes like climate and social impact.
S&P 500’s P/E Is Actually Lower Than Official Number, BofA Says
Changes to the market’s makeup call the validity of the multiple into question—and allow for even more market advances, per strategists.
Water Utility Equities Could Be Strong Performers Amid Volatile Market
Because the need for clean water is both universal and not close to being solved, publicly traded water utilities can be excellent low-risk investments.