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Australia’s VFMC goes whole-of-portfolio
CIO of the A$60.4 billion ($46 billion) Victorian Funds Management Corporation, Russell Clarke, discusses adopting centralised portfolio management as part of a quest for continuous improvement.
Hedge funds hit in EU manager directive
The European Union (EU) directive governing the marketing efforts of hedge funds was passed on Tuesday, and gives offshore managers little wriggle-room to claim further distribution powers within the political bloc.
Future Fund lags behind long-term objectives
Australia’s $77.63 billion Future Fund is lagging behind its long-term investment objectives, achieving a nominal annual return of 5.2 per cent over the past five years.
“Periodic table” for investment shows case for diversification
The latest “periodic table” of investment returns – which ranks the performance of key equity and credit indices over two decades – from Callan Associates reinforces a lasting rule for long-term investors: diversification works.
North Carolina to consider DC option
The trustees of the $65 billion North Carolina Retirement Systems will vote on whether to introduce a defined contribution plan when the board meets on Jannuary 20, one of the significant recommendations by the Future of Retirement Study Commission.
FSBA pounces on high valuations
The $204 billion Florida State Board of Administration has decided today’s market is overpriced and is unloading private equity and real estate to re-deploy capital for higher long-term yields.
HOOPP ponders re-allocating risk
Canada’s Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is considering adding to its celebrated strategy with moves into reinsurance and infrastructure, based on forecasts of rapid growth in its assets.
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