EDHEC Research explores the impact of ESG factors on investment portfolios, offers a goals-based retirement investment framework to incorporate life event risk, investigates portfolio diversification and hedging, and more.

How can asset owners navigate the uncertainties of the current macro environment and the potential risks of inflationary pressures and market volatility, yet stay well positioned to meet their long-term investment objectives? A global asset manager shares key concerns of institutional investors and offers a total portfolio perspective.

To learn about the many risks and opportunities ahead, Pensions & Investments spoke with Henry Song, fixed-income portfolio manager, Diamond- Hill Capital Management; Rob Waldner, chief strategist and head of macro research for Inves-co fixed income; and Dan Janis, senior managing director, head of global multisector bonds, at Manulife Investment Management.

Looking for an alternative to hedging equities that's a good diversifier with downside protection? Systematic global macro strategies offer a timely multi-asset approach.

Does the rally in emerging markets from the pandemic lows of 2020 represent a tactical or strategic rally? This report unpacks that question and other important issues institutional investors need to consider.

A new quantitative tool gives investors the ability to see how different economic environments impact the value of gold.

Challenged by the pandemic, the growing OCIO market passed major tests of governance and communications last year as providers helped plan sponsors and other institutional investors navigate uncharted waters.

In our digital world, data is no longer an intangible asset, it’s vital to business strategy and management. Heightened market volatility and declining interest rates make it essential for CFOs to assess costs and risks of a company’s retirement plans.

Driven by a closer eye on performance and fees, a larger universe of strategies and ease of investment, insurance companies have accelerated their use of ETFs.

Recent developments in hedge-funds provide non-specialist investors access to the asset class. In our view, a passive approach to this complex investment universe may provide compelling opportunities.