Pension Sues News Corp over “Cut-Throat Culture”
Walking over everyone in its way has cost News Corp’s shareholders dear, a pension fund alleges.
News Archive: Jun - 2013
Further Evidence of a Dutch DC Push
Pension giant APG launches defined contribution administration platform.
New Portfolio Construction: Not as Easy as it Looks
Research from Natixis Global Asset Management finds investors are struggling to implement new investment strategies.
The Risk Corporate CIOs Ignore: The Company Itself
Corporate cash flow and other finance metrics should impact pension portfolio allocation, SEI says— but they are not.
Bye-Bye Bonus? Regulator Cracks Down on Fund Manager Pay
The European regulator has got serious on protecting investors from fee-swindling practices.
Will Sovereign Wealth Investments Save the Rupee?
India considers loosening its investment rules for overseas sovereign wealth funds.
SEC: Detroit Pension Adviser Steals, Repays $3.1 M After Mall Spree
MayfieldGentry Realty Advisors has agreed to return the millions it allegedly siphoned from Detroit’s police and fire pension fund in order to buy shopping properties, the SEC says.
Who Runs the Best Hedge Fund?
It’s not just about performance—which hedge fund comes with the best industry recommendation?
Down With Convention(al Gilts)
UK’s Nest dumps conventional gilts in favour of corporate bonds and index-linked gilts.
Institutional Investors Boast of Risk-Awareness
Investors say traditional investment principals must go to combat rising volatility, inflation, and lower yields.
CalSTRS Delays Vote on Risk-Factor Model
The decision to adopt a four risk-factor model will not be made until at least July.
AIMCo, OMERS Take Cinema Chain on Second Attempt
Tapping into the world’s need for entertainment, Canada duo scoops engorged cinema group.
China SWF Boosts Assets to $500bn
Surge in value of overseas investments sees fund total increase by $18 billion.
Norway in Three-Way Fight for London Complex Share
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is vying for Blackstone’s 50% ownership of Broadgate.
New CIO at University of Wisconsin Endowment
Board member and alumnus Julie Van Cleave will take over the $2.5 billion fund.