Worth the Risk? Pensions Opt for High Yield Debt
Seeking higher returns, Louisiana’s Teachers Retirement System has invested in global high yield debt, and it’s not the only pension that’s interested.
News Archive: Aug - 2013
Energy through Waste: a New Pension Investment Trend
Pensions are tapping into a need for more energy—and an increasingly disposable society.
“Buy the Crash Test Dummies”, Investors Told
Confidence is returning to markets, but there are plenty of bargains for the nimble, Bank of America Merrill Lynch says.
Lockheed to Face Class Action on Alleged Mis-Managed Low-Risk 401(k) Fund
Class action status has been granted in a bitterly contested case over an alleged poorly invested stable value fund.
High Street Revolution Increases Investor Appetite for Real Estate
The changing nature of the UK’s high streets has presented new opportunities for pension funds.
Massive Layoffs Ahead on Wall St, Subprime Prophet Says
Unprecedented downsizing could affect up to 100,000 workers, Meredith Whitney has predicted.
Private Equity Buys eSecLending as Veteran Takes the Helm
Starble reappears as eSecLending gets a new owner.
The Non-Financial Factors Impacting Return Projections
A study has found that framing returns and past performance, along with certain characteristics, correlates with varying future performance projections.
Pension Funds Stand Firm on Housing Bond Terms
Iceland’s government is warned pension funds will only accept full compensation if it wants to amend the terms on the home loan bonds.
Giant Pension Fund Plans Restaurant Investment
The UK’s largest public pension sees value in the nation’s love for eating out.
Senators Urge CalPERS, CalSTRS to Boycott Russia
Russian anti-gay laws push senators to demand investment action from US pension funds.
Real Estate Outshines Other Assets for Norway SWF
Hard assets were the winning ticket in the second quarter—and Norway has already begun to buy more.
The World’s Longest Backtest (and What it Shows about Momentum Investing)
What happens when you consider 212 years of trading? (You get fewer surprises)
UBS Calls Time on Risk Parity: Bridgewater’s Bob Prince Responds
Ding ding! Round two in the ongoing row over the future of risk parity funds in a tapering environment.
Goldman Sachs' Rothesay Life for Sale
Goldman Sachs plans to sell the UK insurer and pension risk transfer powerhouse in the wake of Basel III capital requirements.