With the tightening of belts at big stock broking firms in the past couple of years, particularly the firms which are owned by banks, has come an increase in the opportunity set for buy-side researchers.
CIC wants capital with smarter, greener ideas
China will continue to encourage capital flows into the country that emphasise technology and environmental impact, according to Jin Liqun, chairman of the board of supervisors of the $200 billion China Investment Corporation (CIC).
Sovereign fund execs flock to Sydney
The second meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) will take place in Sydney this week, with senior representatives from more than 20 funds discussing subjects including active versus passive investing and strategic challenges in post-crisis investment markets.
Mubadala grows in 2009
Mubadala Development, the strategic investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government, grew its total assets by 75 per cent to AED88.5 billion ($24.1 billion) in 2009.
Danish ATP on track for 5-year performance
The investment and hedging performance for the first quarter of this year means the DKK 660 billion ($114 billion) Danish ATP is on target to reach its five-year performance objective which will end this year.
Inflation/deflation continuum can plot holes
This paper by RogersCasey’s Ryan Dembinsky and Srivatsa Kilambi demonstrate the “inflation/deflation continuum” is a way of assessing an investment program’s vulnerability to the dual threats, and competing forces, of inflation and deflation. The paper presents a framework whereby investors can plot their existing asset classes and assess where there may be holes.
