Endowments Revisit Fixed Income
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Institutional investors take a fresh look at new strategies as they go 'back to basics.'
PEs Drawn to Financial Technology
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Private equity firms snap up low latency and high-throughput trading systems to drive tech.
Bonds and Futures Gain Investor Attention
By Steven Marlin and Riley McDermid
Investment grade and high yield bonds gain as Treasuries languish.
Endowments Examine Lessons Learned
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Managing risk and stressing diversification remain 'key' as university CEOs look forward.
Emerging Markets Lead Global Growth
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
Emerging markets lead global growth after weathering crisis stronger than developed world: Legg Mason.
Endowments Eye Volatility for Gains
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Opportunities to make money in rocky times 'incredible' right now, says Dartmouth manager.
Institutional Investors Press FMs
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Fund managers scramble to reassure largest investors that due diligence is key.
Large Investors Look to Liquidity
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Endowments are rapidly rebalancing portfolio risk, says NACUBO panel.
CalSTRS Carbon Proxy Gains Steam
By Natasha Gural, Editor-in-Chief
Investors seek to promote awareness of climate risk management.
Market Trends Favor Active Managers
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Valuation spreads have compressed since February but are still near historic highs.
Consolidation Continues to Sweep Markets
By Markets Media Staff
'With all this activity, what is left? Lots!' says report on financial services M&A.
ETFs Taking Hold In Wealth Management
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Passively-managed index ETFs are preferable to leveraged and actively-managed ones, says PNC exec.
Big Betting Harvard Bond Chief Departs
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Departure of head of fixed income could signal return to a more conservative investment philosophy.
Private Equity Struggling With Recession
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Fully invested funds are trying to 'salvage' older deals while keeping 'dry powder': Contango.
Uncertainty Stings Equities Markets
By Markets Media Staff
Underlying economy needs a big boost as buy and hold takes a hit.
Endowments Gain in Push for UPMIFA
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
Non-profits and endowments eye 'underwater' standards as a way to access fresh funding.
Money Market Outflows Signal Upswing?
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
The amount of cash on sidelines is 'staggering,' Pinnacle CIO tells Markets Media.
Green Bonds Tempt Institutions
Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
New World Bank-issued product will try to cash in on $126 billion-plus carbon markets, says SEB.
Alternatives En Vogue for Larger Firms
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Large institutional investors are looking to outsource the selection of investment managers.
Institutions Looking To Diversify
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
A broad range of asset classes such as commodities, FX, and emerging markets garner interest.
Institutions Shake Up AM Strategies
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Plan sponsors move toward longer-term fixed income and passive strategies as markets stabilize.
Overseas Players Eye Currency Exchange
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
Dollar's status as sole reserve currency 'under attack,' says analyst.
Money Market Funds Spooked by Inflation
By Steven Marlin, Reporter
'Inflation is going to replace deflation as the unwanted dinner guest' as outflows continue.
Market Ripe for 'Golden Opportunity?'
By Riley McDermid, Deputy Editor
While investors are right to be cautious, pockets of value are there for the taking, says RCM exec.