In Focus: How Alternative Data Is Giving Funds Greater Insight

APG November 21, 2019

In Focus: How Alternative Data Is Giving Funds Greater Insight

Dubbed the ‘secret sauce’ for investment teams, alt data is helping funds find trends that humans can’t easily spot.

Manager Selection November 21, 2019

Breaking News: Washington State Investment Board Names New CIO

Allyson Tucker will replace Gary Bruebaker, who served as CIO since 2001.

News November 21, 2019

UK Nursery, Recruiter Plead Guilty to Misleading TPR

Regulator said firms lied about providing pensions for their workers.

News November 21, 2019

FedEx to Close Pension Plan to New Employees

Move comes on heels of report that firm paid $0 in taxes in 2018.

News November 21, 2019

Los Angeles Explores Direct Infrastructure Investment Strategy for Local Projects

LACERA expands its analysis of alternative investment strategies to engage with the real asset class for the first time.

News November 21, 2019

3rd Year of a President’s Term Is Best for Stocks, Report Says

The odds are highest, at 82%, the S&P 500 will be up, per Bespoke.

News November 20, 2019

Oregon Pension Stung by Investments in Socially Irresponsible Companies Via Index

Associated Press reports Oregon State Treasury invested in index that contains smartphone spyware company.

News November 20, 2019

SEC Wants to Protect Teachers, Military Members from Getting Duped

New program would help employees avoid falling victim to securities fraud.

News November 20, 2019

Global Pension Funding Gap to Hit $15.8 Trillion in 30 years

Report warns of 'severe crisis' facing governments worldwide.

News November 20, 2019

Millennial Sues Australian Pension Fund over Climate Change Risks

24-year-old says fund broke the law by not providing information about climate change risks.

News November 20, 2019

The Next Buzzy Stocks Are … Utilities

T. Rowe Price says plodding sector is perking up, thanks to renewables.

News November 19, 2019

Illinois Passes Police, Fire Pension Consolidation Bill

Move could boost returns by $2.5 billion over five years.

News November 19, 2019

Treasury Approves Benefits Reduction for Michigan Pension

Sheet metal workers’ union becomes 15th fund to be cleared to cut benefits.

News November 19, 2019

Kentucky Retirement System’s Unfunded Liabilities Continue to Soar

Longer life expectancies and lower than expected employee turnover figures contribute to the state’s pension woes.

Market Drilldown November 19, 2019

Further Fed Stimulus Falls on Increasingly Barren Ground

Evidence mounts that, after 10 years of extremely low rates, the impact of more cuts is limited.

Corporate Moves November 18, 2019

Breaking News: CIO Tony Waskiewicz Parts Ways with Mercy

Waskiewicz, whose last day was Friday, says the parting was amicable.

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