Preqin: US Investors Set Sights on European HFs
Despite turbulence across the Atlantic, US-based asset owners made up 82% of investors with appetite for European funds.
News Archive: Jul - 2015
Forced Collaboration for UK Pensions
Government shelves forced passive plans, but new rules could instead push public pensions into investment collaborations.
Why Too Much Research Produces False Factors
Research Affiliates’ Jason Hsu has claimed that the proliferation of investment “factors” is based on “data mining” and is inherently flawed.
Asset Management Is More Lucrative Than Ever, Consultants Say
Profits rose to $102 billion in 2014, but growth was limited only to those already on top, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
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Paulson v. Ackman, Bridgewater v. AQR: Who's Trending on Google?
A data-driven look into who’s hot, who’s not, and if hedge funds’ online popularity translates into assets under management.
Hedge Funds ‘Can Survive a Fed Rate Shock’
Lyxor argues funds could reverse recent poor performance by riding out market volatility in the coming months.
The Explosive Growth of ESG Managers
The Environment Agency Pension Fund has done the hard work, identifying more quality responsible asset managers than ever. They want you to join the rush.
Grexit More Likely Than Not, Asset Managers Say
But many have claimed any spillover effect on global markets would be minimal.
How To Rid Wall Street of the Gordon Gekkos
It boils down to fixing corporate culture and managing behavioral risks, according to research.
McKinlay Lands Lloyds, HBOS Pension CIO Role
One of the top pension roles in the UK has been scooped by a CIO Power 100 member.
Oberlin Endowment Chair Charged with Fraud
His hedge fund AlphaBridge fabricated asset valuations and overcharged clients, the SEC alleges.
NEST Appoints New CEO
Helen Dean is to succeed Tim Jones at the helm of the UK’s national, multi-employer defined contribution pension.
£10B UK Pension Partnership Gets Green Light
London and Lancashire pensions have set their sights on an April 2016 launch date for their innovative new venture.
Dutch Pension Halves Cost with Passive Approach
Ditching hedge funds and focusing on simpler investment approaches helped PME cut costs dramatically in five years.
Investors Call Time on Unlisted Infrastructure Funds
Assets, funds, and transactions are down in the sector after a bumper start to the decade.