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New Jersey flags hedge fund benefits in volatile times

New Jersey Investment Division has found shelter in its hedge funds allocation during recent market turmoil. But the investment division's challenges are underscored by a recent report placing it in the bottom 10 state-wide plans for funded ratio - and holding onto a higher than average ARR.
 August 15, 2022
Asset Allocation

Simplicity rules in South Carolina AA

Executives at the South Carolina Retirement System pulled off a previously unimaginable task in 2020, conducting a complete review of the fund’s asset allocation, simplifying its portfolio, negotiating with suppliers, and gaining approval from the commission, all while working entirely remotely. Amanda White speaks to executive director Michael Hitchcock about the new portfolio and the process of getting there.
Amanda WhiteApril 7, 2021
Fees

Are managers rewarded for fee alignment?

Albourne Partners, an advocate for fee transparency and flexibility, shows that managers are being rewarded for fee innovation. In a podcast conversation with Amanda White, CEO John Claisse describes the 1 or 30 structure he worked on with Texas Teachers that has revolutionised the conversation around fees.
Amanda WhiteOctober 20, 2020
Hedge Funds

Future Fund sticks with hedge funds

Australia’s A$168 billion Future Fund is looking to add more money to its A$22.6 billion hedge fund program where it can find managers with spare capacity, to help protect the portfolio against a sell-off in the equity market.
Sarah JonesJanuary 31, 2020
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