Should US investors have rights offshore?
- February 03, 2012
US institutional investors are discouraged to diversify into offshore shares due to the outcome of ... [more]
- Should US investors have rights offshore?
-
Should US investors have rights offshore?- By AMANDA WHITE
- 0
US institutional investors are discouraged to diversify into offshore shares due to the outcome of a court case which restricts anti-fraud protection. The US case involving the purchase of shares in an Australian bank by Australian investors on an Australian stock exchange has important implications for US institutional investors and their drive to diversify investments offshore, a paper finds. A white paper… - Alternatives the winner of long-term allocation shifts
-
Alternatives the winner of long-term allocation shifts- By AMANDA WHITE
- 0
Allocations to alternative investments of the largest seven pension markets globally (P7) have increased by 15 per cent over the past 16 years, according to Towers Watson. Carl Hess, Towers Watson's global head of investment, says the study reflects two investment themes in the past few years: globalisation and diversification. While alternatives have increased as part of this diversification trend, in part… - How many top100 sustainable companies do you invest in?
-
How many top100 sustainable companies do you invest in?- By AMANDA WHITE
- 0
The most sustainable 100 companies in the world, as measured by Corporate Knights, outperformed the MSCI by 12.4 per cent since the list’s inception in February 2005, it was announced at Davos last week. From February 1, 2005, to December 31, 2011, the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” list has achieved a total return of 41.7 per cent, outperforming the MSCI… - Davos
-
Real economy the focus of bankers at Davos- By AMANDA WHITE
- 0
A strong financial services sector is an integral part of solving the world’s “real challenges” of unemployment, poverty and global imbalances Josef Ackermann, chief executive of Deutsche Bank and chair of the financial services governor’s group at the World Economic Forum, says. Speaking at the 2102 annual meeting in Davos last week, Ackermann, says “we need to stop the blame game… - Do you get what you pay for?
-
Do you get what you pay for?- By AMANDA WHITE
- 2
A pay-for-performance measure of chief investment officers in the US has revealed paying more for an executive does not translate to better performance. Developed by executive recruitment firm, Charles Skorina & Company, the index is calculated by assessing an institution’s investment returns over the past five years, and measuring it against the salary of the CIO. A basis points earned per $100,000…
In-Depth
Analysis >
US institutional investors are discouraged to diversify into offshore shares due to the outcome of a court case which restricts anti-fraud protection. The US case involving the purchase of shares in [more]0 comments
Research >
This paper proposes a unique dynamic portfolio construction framework that improves portfolio performance by adjusting asset allocation in accordance with a forecast market risk. It finds that modifying asset allocation to [more]Insider >
The remuneration of pension fund investment executives is a sticking point in the industry. To compete with the open market, attract and retain a certain calibre of executive, and compensate them [more]
NEWS >
Alternatives the winner of long-term allocation shifts
Allocations to alternative investments of the largest seven pension markets globally (P7) have increased by [...]
NEWS >
Can stability bonds save the eurozone?
A majority of investors believe “stability bonds” could provide a partial solution to the euro [...]
NEWS >
Fiduciary duty to push for climate change action: CalPERS CEO
CalPERS chief executive Ann Stausboll told delegates at an investor summit on climate change held [...]
