Simon Hoyle, Author at Top1000funds.com

Emerging Markets

Keys to emerging-infrastructure funding

The chair of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, Adrian Orr, says entities such as the IMF could pave the way for large-scale investment in emerging-market infrastructure projects.

Simon HoyleOctober 19, 2017

Investor Profile

CalPERS picks infrastructure adviser

CalPERS’ board has named Meketa its new infrastructure consultant, citing its high ratings and setting aside investment office calls to have a single adviser for infrastructure and real estate.

Simon HoyleSeptember 22, 2017

Uncategorised posts

Active strategies still valued

Prominent CIOs say active management’s place is secure, even as passive strategies surge in popularity. But the two types of strategies aren’t as distinct as in years past.

Simon HoyleSeptember 20, 2017

Uncategorised posts

CalPERS says consultants could do better

CalPERS is happy with its consultants, except for their performance in recommending ways to control fees and costs and their presentation of new investment ideas, a board rating reveals.

Simon HoyleAugust 25, 2017

Asset Allocation

A strategy to believe in

Nevada’s public pension plan only pays 11 bps in total costs due to 80 per cent of the fund being indexed. But CIO Steve Edmundson says low fees are a byproduct, not the reason for the strategy.

Simon HoyleAugust 10, 2017

Governance

CalPERS ups transparency

CalPERS has expanded its tracking of strategic metrics in its ongoing review of performance, which could lead to some tough queries making their way into online recordings of board sessions.

Simon HoyleJuly 28, 2017