Cardano, LGT, BlackRock Named as Finalists for aiCIO European Innovation Awards
Amundi, Principal Global Investors, and JP Morgan have been noted by European asset owners as bringing something new to the table.
News Archive: Feb - 2014
ATP, Royal Mail, PGGM, vie for aiCIO’s European Innovation Awards
Some of the most sophisticated institutional investors in Europe have been shortlisted for aiCIO’s annual event honouring innovation.
Offshoot of SAC Capital to Close
Hedge fund Exis
Capital, run by former SAC Capital trader Adam Sender, is said to close with
less than $1 billion in assets under management.
Aon Hewitt: Dutch Pensions ‘Are Not Out of Danger’
Pension funds in the Netherlands are now back to 110% funding, but CIOs must not become complacent, said the consultant.
When Bonds are Worth the Risk
Investors have been paid to not play it safe when allocating to fixed income since the financial crisis.
Macro Hedge Funds Suffer Despite Industry Boom
Poor performance and outflows began in 2008 and haven't let up for the once-desirable macro and managed futures strategies, according to eVestment.
Insurer Snaps Up Asset Management Arm of Troubled Lender
Amid ongoing sale rumors about Russell Investments, a $513 million acquisition deal has closed between New York Life Investments and Dexia Asset Management.
Future Fund to Boost Real Assets, Slice Alternatives
Hedge funds and absolute return strategies are side-lined in favour of real assets by Australia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Roubini on Emerging Markets' Latest Problems
Dr Doom has predicted at least 12 more months of volatility for emerging markets, but growth in the long term.
Detroit Seeks Legal Relief over Interest Rate Swaps
The City of Detroit has asked a bankruptcy judge to cancel $1.4 billion of debt sold to fund public worker pensions.
Frank Russell Foundation, 16 Others to Drop Fossil Fuel Holdings
Stocks of fossil fuel companies are overvalued, according to the group of 17 foundations dropping them for environmental reasons.