Photo Gallery: CIO Summit London
The pension funds of Rabobank, HBOS, A&O Services, CERN, Railpen, and many others were represented at this year's CIO Summit London. See them and more in this photo gallery.
News Archive: Jul - 2012
Obituary: NYC Pension Reform
A long awaited reform of New York City’s pension system—heavily touted by Comptroller John Liu and Mayor Michael Bloomberg—passed away over the weekend.
Canada Pension Plan Builds Up Down Under
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced the construction of two Sydney office towers, further evidence that institutional investors worldwide are pursuing real estate to boost returns.
Which Alternative Is Winning Most Institutional Money?
One alternative asset class has been winning the most money from a range of large investors, but each type of institution has its own idea about which sector takes second place.
BNY Mellon to Pay $280 Million in Securities Lending Pension Settlement
BNY Mellon will pay a group of investors including some pension funds $280 million over allegations that the bank imprudently invested their capital under a securities lending program.
Norwegian SWF Chases La Belle Vie
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund will invest $341 million in Parisian commercial real estate, the latest of its moves to capitalize on attractive European real estate opportunities.
Pensions Offered Seat at the Table in M&A Discussions
Pension funds are often one of the largest assets, and costs, to a company – now it looks like the people who look after them could get a say in corporate activity.
Where Were the Equity Returns in Q2? Clue: Not in Developed Markets
If you were invested in equities over the second quarter of the year, there were few places to earn positive returns – and you probably cannot guess where they were.
Pensions, Endowments Have Committed a 'Crime' of Underperformance
Evidence increasingly shows that a “crime” of extensive underperformance has been committed in pension funds and endowments, according to Charles Ellis, an author and consultant to large institutional investors in the US and Asia.
Direct Investment in Hedge Funds Poses Challenges
Forgoing the fund of fund approach brings complications for the institutional investor looking to invest in hedge funds.
Fastest Pension Buy-In as Fresh Capital Flows to Sector
Low gilt yields might be a headache for most UK pension funds, but one has taken advantage in record time.
US Pension Funding Slips Further
The funding deficit of US defined benefit pension plans in the S&P 1500 has grown to $543 billion, representing an aggregate funding ratio of 74% as of June 30.
BlackRock Expands Alternative Coverage With Swiss Re Purchase
As investors spurn traditional assets, BlackRock pushes further into alternatives.
What’s Your Benchmark? It Depends on Where You Are
All investors are not created the same, and where they are on the planet seems to affect how they approach and use benchmarks.
Pervasive Risk Frightens European Institutional Investors
European institutional investors see risk everywhere, a survey by Allianze Global Investors has found.