What's the Rationale for Active Management?
Active managers have struggled amid a turbulent economy, but Wellington Management believes that the tough ride for these managers may have reached an inflection point.
News Archive: Nov - 2012
Irish Pension Chief Accuses Transition Manager of “Internal Collusion”
The head of Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency has called overcharging by State Street “fraud”; multiple sources confirm that the Financial Services Authority is investigating the bank over transition management practices.
Has Private Equity Evaluation Been Wrong From the Start?
A 16th Century astronomer provides inspiration for a new way of assessing private equity performance.
European Pensions Supervisor Eyes Larger Role
Pensions are a big deal in Europe, and their supervisory body wants a bigger slice of the pie.
Shareholder Spring Dismissed as a Myth
The shareholder uprising that claimed several top scalps from UK plc was just a blip, research has found.
Chevron Accuses State Comptroller DiNapoli of Ethics Violations
Chevron Corp., one of the world's biggest oil companies, has filed an ethics complaint against New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who says the allegations are without merit.
Institutional Investors Crowd Into Active CTA Market
Institutional investors active in CTA funds have more than doubled since 2008, Preqin says.
Accounting Measures Poised to Raise Pension Liabilities
Just when corporations were getting over Quantitative Easing, accounting measures could be about to raise liabilities again.
Ochoa-Brillembourg to Receive aiCIO Lifetime Achievement Award
The Strategic Investment Group founder and CEO will receive the award at aiCIO's annual Awards Dinner on December 4.
Corporate Bonds and US Equities Feel Investors’ Mood Swings
Politics, economic hurdles, and how the balance of power is shifting – investors are feeling the pressure to move.
Political Boost for London Pensions Merger
London’s many public pension funds may soon become one as a proposed merger has cleared a significant hurdle.
Roubini Applauds Europe, Warns of Perfect Storm Potential
Dr Doom talks: the Eurozone, the Middle East, and possible rays of hope.
Pay-to-Play Pension Convict Granted Parole
Former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi is headed home after 19 months in prison for corruption.
CalPERS' Lobbyist Sees More Stalling on Volcker Rule
2012 won’t be the year the highly controversial Volcker Rule finally sees daylight, according to the pension system's man in Washington.
Report Slams Illinois Pension System as ‘Unfixable’
An influential business group says there’s almost no solution for the nation’s worst-funded pension system.