Here are SWFI’s Most-Read Stories of 2019 via Public Site
Posted on 12/29/2019
SWFI’s public facing website of www.swfinstitute.org went through groundbreaking changes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in a rapid increase of web traffic globally. Some of the results could be skewed because of this. Furthermore, this ranking is not tracking the popular stories of our terminal users at www.swfi.com, in which we greatly respect the privacy of these users.
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Here is a look at the stories that proved to be the most popular with our readers in 2019 via the public site.
6 Interesting Highlights from ADIA’s 2018 Review
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) released its 2018 annual review. In the review, Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of ADIA, stated, “Bond returns have recorded less impressive growth during this period. However, with yields hovering near zero, that should come as no surprise.”
The Next Big Asian Sovereign Wealth Fund Might be in Macau
Sovereign wealth fund observers, which includes money managers, will soon have a new fund to watch. Macau’s government is organizing a development and investment fund, according to the country’s Chief Executive, Fernando Chui Sai On. The purpose of the new fund is to improve the competitive capacity of Macau, promote economic diversification, and create jobs for locals in a sustainable business entity.
Liquidnet CEO Seth Merrin Sued for Allegedly Pressuring Female Employees to Have Sex with Him
Public pensions like the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio uses trading networks like Liquidnet, among other platforms for trading. Liquidnet’s CEO is facing a lawsuit over sexual harassment in the workplace.
CNBC Showmaster Marcus Lemonis Hit with Shareholder Lawsuit
Should institutional investors beware of CEO TV stars? CNBC’s Marcus Lemonis, known for buying up distressed businesses in reality television series, “The Profit,” is now facing a shareholder lawsuit in Delaware.
Convexity Capital Management to Return Investor Capital
Convexity Capital Management LP was founded by Jack R. Meyer, a former chief investment officer of Harvard Management Company (HMC) from 1990 to September 2005.
GIC Leads Investment Round in Traveloka
Singapore’s GIC Private Limited led a funding round in Traveloka, an online travel portal from Indonesia. This funding round raised US$ 420 million.
Former CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton Dies After Sudden Illness
Blackstone is Converting to a Corporation
The Blackstone Group disclosed it is converting to a corporation from a publicly traded partnership. The conversion will be effective July 1, 2019 and eliminates the Schedule K-1.
