How Investors Should Respond to Evergrande and China’s Regulatory Crackdown

Fanglue Zhou analyzes how China’s recent challenges impact institutional investors’ emerging market allocations.

Virtuous Circle of Rising Valuations and Liquidity

Gary Robertson analyzes private equity activity, including fundraising, investments, exits, and returns, for 3Q21.

Best Quarter for ODCE Ever; REITs Are Mixed

Munir Iman analyzes the performance of real estate in 3Q21.

Mixed Results for Hedge Funds as Volatility Returned to Markets

Joe McGuane explains how hedge funds and MACs navigated the volatile market environment in 3Q21.

Total Expenses for Institutional Investors Fell 5% From 2015, Callan Survey Finds

Our 2021 Cost of Doing Business Survey examines total fund expenses and external investment management fees, as well as custody costs and other fund expenses.

Is 2% Growth Good or Bad?

Jay Kloepfer examines GDP growth in 3Q21 and its implications for the future course of the recovery.

Considering Reinsurance in an Institutional Portfolio

Sean Lee explains the concept of reinsurance and why it can be a compelling addition to an institutional portfolio.

Callan Survey Finds Nearly 50% of Respondents Incorporate ESG, Highest Level Ever

Tom Shingler provides key takeaways from the Callan 2021 ESG Survey.

After a Remarkable 2021, a Closer Look at Public DB Fiscal Year Returns Over Time

One needs to go back to 1985 to find a single year with a return higher than what the median public plan achieved during 2021.

New DOL Proposed Rule on ESG and Proxy Voting

Tom Shingler explains the impact of a new proposed rule from the Biden administration on ESG and proxy voting.