Willis Towers Watson

Investment Strategy

Future Fund appoints third deputy CIO

The Future Fund has appointed Sue Brake to the role of deputy CIO, portfolio strategy as part of a revamp of the $145 billion sovereign wealth fund’s investment team.

Elizabeth FryApril 1, 2019

Outgoing Willis Towers Watson veteran Andrew Boal

Hedge Funds

Boal leaves Willis Towers Watson

The international advisory group has named head of corporate risk and broking Simon Weaver its new head of Australasia.

Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2019

Industry View

TPA lets strategy shift with the landscape

The total portfolio approach, with its flexibility and search for the best ideas, is a better fit for today’s complex markets.

Ben HurleyNovember 26, 2018

Hedge Funds

Australian super funds ascendant in global rankings

Continued merger activity and a preference for growth investments have helped boost the rankings of nearly all the Australian funds featured

Alice UribeSeptember 3, 2018

Featured Homepage Posts

Alternative credit allocations to grow

Asset owners’ search for yield and desire to diversify have inspired new strategies that will swell allocations, Willis Towers Watson says.

Meredith BoothAugust 1, 2018

Events

Robo-advice may need Google Maps to show the way

AI-driven tools will succeed when they can show clients where they’re heading, a panel of early adopters has said.

Meredith BoothApril 10, 2018

Infrastructure & Real Estate Conference

Build-to-rent looks built to last

An ageing population helps drive strong demand for rentals, with niche opportunities in aged care, medical facilities and student housing.

Ben HurleyMarch 27, 2018

Absolute Returns Conference

Take a look inside some absolute-return strategies

Credit markets, liquid strategies and allocation size are all factors as investors look into alternatives.

Ben HurleyDecember 6, 2017

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