In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Rob Pruguel, principal consultant at Callidum Investment Research, about vulnerability as we restart the global economy, consolidation with superannuation and how bigger isn’t always better.
COAERS finds rich pickings in PE secondaries; warns of retail risk
The exit drought and extended holding periods in private equity is causing mounting pain for many LPs. But for Austin-based COAERS, it is providing ample market to pick up bargains in the secondary market. Sarah Rundell spoke to CIO David Kushner.
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Endowments need to think short term to counteract GFC
Endowments and foundations need to adapt their investment policies to incorporate more short-term alterations as a way to meet liquidity challenges presented by the global financial crisis, according to new research by Russell Investments. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
CalSTRS to vote on tactical asset shift, new “innovation portfolio”
The US$161 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) is set to vote next week on a proposal which would see $6 billion tactically invested in the debt markets, as well as the conception of a new “innovation portfolio”. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Danish fund allocating tactically to capture opportunities
One of Denmark’s largest industry funds, PensionDanmark is embracing the opportunities presented in the current climate, and has increased allocations to credit. Amanda White spoke to the fund’s CEO, Torben Pedersen, about its investment strategy. Torben Pedersen, chief executive of PensionDanmark, is upbeat, and perhaps a little opportunistic. While on paper, the fund is sceptical
Model, hypothetical, and backtested performance – best practices
In the CFA Institute’s new Investment Performance Measurement newsletter, launched this month David Spaulding, president The Spaulding Group, and Steven Stone, partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius discuss the issues concerning the use of theoretical performance, summarise the regulatory implications and risks of using such presentations, and suggest best practices and appropriate disclosures. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored
Canada consults on private pensions
Canada’s ministry of finance will begin public consultations on the legislative and regulatory framework for federally regulated private pension plans in mid-March. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
10-point plan for employers and trustees of defined contribution pension plans
Defined contribution company plans began 2009 on the heels of a bruising year. The significant decline in capital markets coupled with extreme investment volatility raises many issues for companies with DC plans. There are numerous issues employers/plan trustees need to address when reviewing their plans this year. These range from the plan’s governance to the
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