Industry Voices
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Mature hedge fund industry demands institutional governance and regulationThe hedge fund industry is growing up fast. As the industry completes the transformation into an institutional community, industry leaders must advocate for best practices.
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Finding alpha with active managersMany investors are convinced that alpha has disappeared from U.S. equity markets and prefer to use passive investment tools such as exchange-traded funds to broadly gain exposure to these markets.
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Lost decades and lessons for retirement: From the EU to the U.S.The term “lost decade,” a familiar metaphor for economic stagnation, is back in vogue as commentators consider the future of Europe.
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The case for 'in-state' private equity investingGeographically focused and returns-oriented investments known as “in-state” private equity investing are a proven model for states and pension funds seeking competitive, risk-adjusted returns.
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The shrinking Social Security trust fund: Are we really surprised?Various media reports presented news of the shrinking Social Security trust fund as a surprise. For anyone who has followed the health of the system and knows its history this is no real shock.
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Preparing for increased volatilityFinancial asset prices are a reflection of the current environment as well as future expectations, but often, rising or falling prices feed back into the shaping of expectations themselves.
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Reinventing hedge funds of fundsFirms clinging to the legacy hedge funds of funds business model will continue to suffer from static asset growth and shrinking fees. But less discussed and understood is how some funds of funds managers have been able to remain relevant to investors.
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Retirement income: New strategies should be welcomedThe Obama administration is now beginning to propose regulatory changes affecting retirement plans to encourage the use of lifetime income solutions for retirees.
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Designing a securities lending programHaving a thorough understanding of securities lending is the first step in any program design.
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Assessing public pension plans
No matter where you live, it's hard to ignore the challenges that many state and municipal pension systems are facing. The issue seems to be making headlines everywhere.