Hedge Funds, with Tepid Start to 2018, Get Bump in May
Their 0.65% increase last month makes up more than two-thirds of this year’s increase.
Tag: Emerging Markets
Asset Allocation
Sweden’s Largest Pension Plan’s $200 Million Anchor Commitment Rockets Co-Impact Fund Above Target
Second close is expected to net another $750 million.
Corporate Moves
Canadian Pension Board Shakes Up Leadership
Five new executives appointed as system gets into emerging markets.
Institutional Investors ‘Somewhat Concerned’ US Could Enter Bear Market in Next Two Years
The closely watched Commonfund survey also shows investors are bullish on emerging markets but anticipate US underperformance.
Conning Acquires 45% Stake in Global Evolution
Founders to retain CEO, CIO positions.
Research
NEPC: Emerging Markets Boost Global Equities in August
MSCI EM Index currently at 28.3% returns in 2017.
Preqin: Hedge Funds Up 1.15% in July
Positive returns from top-level strategies; emerging markets continue nine-month hot streak.
Northern Trust: Money Managers Wary of Geopolitical Risk, US Slowdown
Many see US equity valuations as stretched, and emerging markets offering the most opportunities in the next few years.
Hedge Funds Push Into Emerging Markets
India shows top returns.
Reflections on Risk at IFC
IFC attendees focus on managing risk, exploring right opportunities.
NEPC: Redefining the Role of Hedge Funds
Some of the funds are changing their strategic approach or at least becoming slightly more transparent.
Lifting the Veil: How ESG brings transparency to the fastest growing markets
New research by index providers and other financial institutions suggests that emerging-markets companies with good ESG performance strongly outperform comparable companies in developing markets.
Survey Sees Shift to Active Strategies for Emerging Markets Investments
Economic development in emerging markets is predicted to be led by rising levels of education, infrastructure investment, and innovation.