‘Fake infra’ threatens real deal
Listed infrastructure is an ill-defined asset class that is often sold with false promises, threatening to discourage institutional players from genuine long-term investment in capital projects.
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CalPERS mulls leverage
The board of the United States’ largest pension fund calls in the experts as it considers applying leverage in its portfolio, part of efforts to improve a 68 per cent liability-funding ratio.
First benchmarks for infrastructure
The first-ever benchmarks for private infrastructure equity and debt investments have been provided by EDHEC Infrastructure, which is releasing hundreds of new indices to end confusing packaging.
Asset owners’ next battle
Asset owners are winning the argument to lower private equity manager fees; their next battle will be about the valuation of private assets.
Assessing smart beta strategies
Analysing smart beta performance and risks is not monkey business. For a better understanding of smart beta strategies it is crucial to analyse their construction.
Optimal factor index design?
EDHEC-Risk Institute suggests that investors should be wary when implementing factor tilts to ensure diversification still reigns.
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