Foreign managers count on China market's inefficiency for years to come
May 13, 2022 08:15:00 AMBeijing is pushing to make China's market more institutional but foreign managers expect alpha-friendly retail dominance for years to come.
Manager backed by Thiel, Ackman to launch ETFs emphasizing excellence over politics
May 12, 2022 03:40:34 PMRecently launched Strive Asset Management, which seeks to "restore the voices" of everyday citizens within the halls of corporate America, expects to launch ETFs.
Sacramento County Employees allocates $55 million to 2 funds
May 12, 2022 01:50:04 PMMaryland plans on lookout for investment consultant
May 12, 2022 12:59:32 PMKraneShares ETF seeks ‘low-carbon leaders,’ but dinged on fossil fuel holdings
May 12, 2022 10:08:04 AMKraneShares believes its strategy of focusing on high-emitting companies doing the most to move away from fossil fuels offers an opportunity for investors.
State pension funding soars to 83.3% in fiscal year 2021 – Wilshire
May 11, 2022 01:22:18 PMU.S. state pension plans' estimated aggregate funding ratio at the end of fiscal year 2021 jumped to 83.3% from 70% in the previous year.
Dallas Employees re-signs Northern Trust as custodian
May 11, 2022 12:22:42 PMSouth Carolina taps CAPTRUST as investment consultant for 3 DC plans
May 10, 2022 01:12:47 PMInstitutions see biggest quarterly drop in 2 years – Wilshire
May 10, 2022 12:19:46 PMInstitutional investors in the first quarter experienced the worst returns since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco allocates up to $130 million
May 09, 2022 11:58:18 AMPictet adds heads of direct private equity, private debt
May 09, 2022 11:32:41 AMPictet named Edmund Buckley head of direct private equity, and Andreas Klein as head of private debt.
Corporate plans get boost from rising rates, returns
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMLiabilities plummeted and funded status improved for the 100 largest plans in 2021 as the average discount rate rose 30 basis points.
Alts managers only ones to avoid Q1 declines
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMMost asset managers saw net outflows in the first quarter as weak markets, inflation and geopolitical worries weighed on investors.
Emerging alternatives firms can get aid from Twelve Degrees partnership
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMNew joint-venture firm Twelve Degrees is aiming to seed and support emerging alternative investment managers.
Baird's Mary Ellen Stanek earns Morningstar award
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMBaird's Mary Ellen Stanek wins Morningstar's latest Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award.
HSA contribution limits get boost from IRS for 2023
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMNext year's HSA contribution limit will be $3,850 for an individual and $7,750 for a family.
Cambridge Associates touts fleeting China opportunities
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMCambridge Associates sees a tactical opportunity to earn emerging markets yields on China real estate offering developed markets collateral.
Crypto clouds may part as result of directive
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMThe White House is calling for a federal digital assets strategy, which could provide regulatory clarity and added investor protections.
Massive Illinois consolidation racing the clock
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMIllinois' consolidated police and fire pension plans face challenges and opportunities in building investment programs from scratch.
Another crypto issue: Is there really demand?
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMAlthough some sponsors and consultants are asking questions about crypto in retirement plans, there's little indication now the DC industry is ready to act.
More awareness, bigger tax relief sought for saver's credit
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMLawmakers are doubling down on efforts to get low- and middle-income workers to take advantage of the saver's tax credit.
Convertibles seen as a buffer as rates go up
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMConvertible bonds can potentially provide a different risk/reward profile to a fixed-income investor's portfolio, industry sources said.
Time might be right to take ride in convertibles
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMConvertible bonds could be an asset to weather a climate of high inflation and rising interest rates, some fixed-income specialists say.
Specialists discuss holistic to fundamental approaches to convertibles
May 09, 2022 12:00:00 AMFixed-income specialists discuss how they evaluate convertible bonds in the current market.
San Bernardino County sends $200 million to SSGA for international equities
May 06, 2022 01:51:54 PM