fees

Asset Classes

Factors trump skill: MSCI

MSCI research has shown that, among top-performing funds, more than half of active returns come from factors, rather than manager skill, and style factors have the biggest impact.

Amanda WhiteJuly 14, 2017

Texas Teachers bears down on fees

The $140 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas is renegotiating its deals with hedge fund managers including moving to a 1-and 30 fee model as it looks to realign fees across the board.

Sarah RundellJune 20, 2017

Asset Allocation

LD innovates on equities, fees

Danish pension fund Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond has embraced innovation, introducing four buckets for a more dynamic equities portfolio and co-investing with peers to get top value for fees.

Amanda WhiteJune 13, 2017

Uncategorised posts

UK watchdog set to back pension mergers

The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s upcoming report is expected to call for consolidation in pension funds, tighter controls on active management fees and greater transparency.

Sarah RundellApril 28, 2017

Fees

Time to make value judgements

Keith Ambachtsheer says net value added for members, not absolute cost, is the way to evaluate funds, and points to a report from Australia’s Productivity Commission as a sensible blueprint.

Amanda WhiteMarch 7, 2017

Asset Allocation

Ilmarinen sheds bonds for real value

Ilmarinen CIO Mikko Mursula looks to shrink its holdings in bonds while adding real estate and equity away from Europe, as the fund seeks protection from potential interest rate moves.

Sarah RundellFebruary 24, 2017

fees

Asset Classes

Factors trump skill: MSCI

Fees

Texas Teachers bears down on fees

Asset Allocation

LD innovates on equities, fees

Uncategorised posts

UK watchdog set to back pension mergers

Fees

Time to make value judgements

Asset Allocation

Ilmarinen sheds bonds for real value

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

ABP/APG Asset Management

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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