European pension schemes are increasing their allocations to non-traditional asset classes as a way to manage risk as a result of turbulent market-prompted investment reviews, according to Mercer’s annual European Asset Allocation Survey.
UniSuper’s proprietary risk program challenges investment assumptions
UniSuper, the $23 billion Australian pension fund for those working in higher education and research, has developed an in-house risk budgeting and factor analysis program that monitors the extent to which the fund deviates from its strategic asset allocation, and ensure the fund’s active risk is allocated appropriately between managers.
The hedge fund of tomorrow: building an enduring firm
The hedge fund industry faces a transformational crisis, precipitated by external market events and worsened by the industry’s mixed record at meeting investors’ risk and liquidity expectations as well as weaknesses in the hedge fund business model. Here, a full copy of the Casey Quirk/ BNY Mellon Hedge Fund of Tomorrow report, faces and embraces those challenges.
NZ Super seeks opportunities amongst the wreckage
While it may not have liabilities to pay out just yet, the NZ$11.2 billion (US$6.26 billion) New Zealand Superannuation Fund is not immune to the liquidity pressures facing institutional investors across the globe. Kristen Paech talks to chief executive Adrian Orr about the challenges facing the fund, and the potential investment opportunities.
Due diligence protocols improve manager selection
Adoption of the Model Request for Proposal, developed by the CFA Institute Centre for Financial Market Integrity, is a step towards robust due diligence in the selection of money managers according to Matthew Orsagh, senior policy analyst with the Institute’s Capital Markets Policy Group.
Hedge fund investing to make a comeback – CaseyQuirk
Hedge fund investing will make a comeback but managers will need to address shortcomings in their business models in order to survive, according to a new report from specialist research firm Casey Quirk, prepared in conjunction with Bank of New York Mellon.
