This paper studies institutional investors' decision-making using novel data from a major proxy advisor. We highlight the significant role of customized proxy advice in shaping shareholders' voting decisions. About 80% of funds receive customized advice, and custom recommendations differ...

We analyze the role of hedge fund, swap dealer and arbitrageur activity in a Markov regime-switching model between high volatility bear markets and low volatility bull markets for crude oil, corn and Mini-S&P500 index futures. We find that these institutional positions reflect fundamental...

1.Sovereign Wealth Funds: An Overview -- 2. The Evolution of Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Bibliometric Analysis -- 3. Sovereign Wealth Funds and the Local and World Economy: Are They Good or Bad Investment Actors? -- 4. Standards for Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Santiago Principles and Beyond --...