WisdomTree enters into cooperation deal with ETFS Capital, Lion Point
May 26, 2022 05:50:10 PMWisdomTree Investments' announcement come less than a month after accusations that the two large stockholders bailed on an earlier deal.
MassMutual becomes equity investor in Kudu
May 26, 2022 01:08:45 PMMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance joined with White Mountains Insurance Group to become an equity investor in Kudu Investment Management.
New York State Common assigns $1.68 billion
May 26, 2022 11:52:37 AMNew York State Deferred Comp picks 3 for core fixed income
May 23, 2022 03:50:19 PMCrossroads: Politics, Inflation, & Bonds
May 23, 2022 12:00:01 AMWe think a massive shift in the global order is underway. Our five-pronged strategy is intended to help bond investors protect capital, capture yield, and maximize total return in today’s rapidly changing market.
Foreign managers count on China market's inefficiency for years to come
May 23, 2022 12:00:00 AMBeijing is pushing to make China's market more institutional but foreign managers expect alpha-friendly retail dominance for years to come.
Former Molina Healthcare employees sue NFP Retirement alleging ERISA violations
May 20, 2022 10:45:00 AMA lawsuit against NFP Retirement Inc. alleges a target-date series offered in Molina Healthcare's 401(k) plan had a meager track record.
Energy, natural resources strategies take over amid broad market drops
May 20, 2022 10:15:05 AMEnergy and natural resources strategies dominated the domestic equity rankings for the year ended March 31, Morningstar data show.
Inflation-focused bond strategies rise to top in difficult year
May 20, 2022 09:43:35 AMInflation-protected bond strategies outperformed during the year ended March 31, as inflation continued to rise and the Fed raised rates.
GOP senators float bill to curtail money managers' voting influence
May 18, 2022 03:42:13 PMThe bill would require large passive fund managers to vote proxies based on individual investors' instructions, not at managers' discretion.
Maryland slates $1.6 billion for alternatives
May 17, 2022 03:51:20 PMManager 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.