Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Pensions Fly Only If You Believe They Can
By Megan McArdle, Bloomberg ViewWhats happening with the pension fund for firefighters and police in Dallas illustrates why bank runs happen, and why theyre so hard to stop.
September 30, 2016
3 Trends Transforming Active Management: SSGA ReportNew data, tools and technology will give rise to a new species of active managers, an SSGA report states.
September 26, 2016
Why Yale Keeps Beating Harvard in the Endowment GameDavid Swensen, who has led Yales strong performance, says his approach should not be a model for individual investors.
September 23, 2016
Harvard’s Endowment Loses Nearly $2B in Latest Fiscal YearThe prestigious university just reported its worst performance for its endowment since 2009, with timber assets underperforming.
September 22, 2016
Public pensions are being overly optimisticA recent case involving the discount rate applied by the California state pension system highlights a systemic problem everyone should be worried about.
September 22, 2016
Public pensions are being overly optimisticA recent case involving the discount rate applied by the California state pension system highlights a systemic problem everyone should be worried about.
September 13, 2016
A look at the world's top 20 largest pension fundsAssets fell 3 percent in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since the financial crisis is up 19 percent.
September 13, 2016
A look at the world's top 20 largest pension fundsAssets fell 3 percent in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since the financial crisis is up 19 percent.