Australian Funds Settle Dispute Over Airport Stake
Two of the country’s biggest asset owners have ended a legal battle over the valuation of Perth Airport.
News Archive: Jun - 2015
UBS Sells Alts Services to Japanese Bank
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s deal with the Swiss bank is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Vanderbilt’s Risk Chief Joins OCIO
The two-time Forty Under Forty member Bola Olusanya will manage US equity portfolios for Strategic Investment Group.
Sweden to Shut AP6, Confirms Pension System Overhaul
The Swedish government has finally agreed on changes to its $143 billion public pension system.
$20 Billion Club: De-Risking Gathers Pace
Members of the “$20 billion club” stepped up their de-risking activity last year, Russell Investments reports.
Qatar SWF Said to Plan Overhaul of $304B Portfolio
The opaque sovereign wealth fund is reportedly seeking to introduce asset allocation targets for the first time.
The Next ESG Hot Spot: India?
As India’s PM tries to shake off its “corruption” label, new research has shown how much money can be made cleanly.
AIG to Hire CIO for $357B Portfolio
The insurance giant wants to fill the investment chief position that has been vacant since 2013.
Hedge Funds Beat 2014 Returns… Already
With 5.5% average returns through May, managers have already topped their 2014 figure—but no one thinks they’ll stop there, of course.
Risk Hiatus as Investors Mull Market Hazards
There are too many risks and not enough options for investors this summer, market reviews have shown.
PIMCO: Outflows Do Not Pose Systemic Risk
The bond shop has said it has successfully managed more than $50 billion in redemptions from the Total Return Fund after Bill Gross’ exit.
Liquid Alts, Prepare to Be Scrutinized
The heavily-advertised products operate in a regulatory "gray area," an SEC commissioner says.
Bigger Might Not Be Better for Pensions, Dutch Regulator Claims
Research by staff from the Netherlands’ financial regulator has shown that larger pensions may not always benefit from their size and scale.
PBGC Offers Small Fixed Income Managers a Ticket to Ride
The US pension lifeboat is making good on its promise to small investment managers.
CalPERS Throws Weight Behind Mega-Managers, Successful Startups
The $303 billion pension wants big relationships with the biggest firms—and has a plan to help its emerging managers compete.