State Teachers' Pension Funding: A Ranked List
Every state’s teacher pension system, ranked from overfunded to less than half-funded, courtesy of the National Council on Teacher Quality.
News Archive: Dec - 2012
The Fed Keeps Interest Rates in the Doldrums: Investors React
The Federal Reserve has said that it plans to maintain interest rates ultra-low--and many investment consultants support the decision.
SEC Fines HF Manager $44M for Alleged Illegal Trading of Chinese Stocks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the manager of two US hedge funds with insider trading involving Chinese bank stocks.
New Danish Pension Boss: Ready to Face the Challenge
The incoming CEO has told aiCIO he feels privileged to soon head one of the world's largest and top-performing pension funds.
Danish Pension ATP Names Banker as CEO
One of the most successful pension funds on the planet has a new CEO – and he’s only 39.
End of Year Surge for Risk Transfers
The year’s largest deal in the UK adds to the meagre 2012 risk transfer tally, but shows there is still life in the sector.
San Bernardino Bondholders Take on CalPERS in Court
Bondholders are protesting against CalPERS' demands for first dibs on the bankrupt city's remaining assets.
How Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest
Private vs. public equity: An academic analysis of where sovereign wealth funds put their money.
NZ Super Drops Firms Over Israel-Palestine Positions
The companies are being excluded for helping construct Israeli settlements and a separation barrier, the fund says.
How Much Does a Hedge Fund Need to Break Even?
Size matters when it comes to hedge fund profitability.
GTAA: A Case Study From AIMCo
Alberta's sovereign wealth fund has given a rundown of its experience with global tactical asset allocation.
Most Active Managers Are Dysfunctional, Says Consultant
The active management industry leaves much to be desired, according to investment consulting firm Hewitt EnnisKnupp.
The US: Better Investors or Worse Markets?
Two Federal Reserve economists give their take on America’s balance-of-payment mismatch with foreign economies.
ABP Targets More Mortgage-Backed Securities Settlements
The largest Dutch pension fund has settled a legal battle with one Wall St. giant and has more in its sights.
Top Fears Among Investors in 2013
Institutional investors have their fair share of worries for 2013, with an outlook described by bfinance as "cautiously optimistic."