Equity overweights highest since July 2007
Siddall hired to expand efforts serving institutional investors
Portfolio managers favour global emerging markets
Global emerging markets remain the most favoured region for equities
Spotlight of investor pessimism has shifted to Japan and the U.S. from China and Europe
Former Hydro One VP brings pension expertise
Fund managers concerned over outlook for U.S. equities
Real estate, private equity and hedge funds remain the preferred alternative types
The biggest investors still rely on diversification, but with new twists
Trading volumes have fallen off significantly