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September 27, 2018
In Focus: New Frontiers in Benefits: From Defined Benefits to Defined Contributions

How employers fund retirement contributions is undergoing a historic shift, as DB plans increasingly give way to DC. Our new series drills deep into this shift with the decision-makers themselves. Leading CIOs discuss innovations, challenges, aha moments—and lessons learned.

In Focus: New Frontiers in Benefits: From Defined Benefits to Defined Contributions
State Duma Approves Putin’s Pension Proposals

Measure’s third and final lower house reading to be held today.

State Duma Approves Putin’s Pension Proposals
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Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech
CPP Investments Partners With AT&T, GIP on Fiber Joint Venture
Octagon Credit Investors Names Investor Relations Head
San Diego Seeks CIO
Cresset Capital Names Joe Zidle as Chief Market Strategist
SPONSORED BY Aberdeen Standard Investments
Deeper Diversification

To be truly diversified in today’s dynamic markets, you may have to think deeper. We can show you how.

CalPERS New CIO Is a Seasoned Investor

Ben Meng’s predecessors did not have deep investment roots, instead administrative and political experience were their calling.

US Will Be Victor in Trade War, El-Erian Says

Allianz economist says American economy and stock market shouldn’t be hurt by the conflict.

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Is your plan’s return-seeking portfolio built for what comes next?

Many corporate pensions limit their return-seeking assets to traditional equities. But what happens when the market environment is unfavorable for this asset class? We think plans need to examine this vulnerability and consider constructing return-seeking portfolios with three building blocks that may help pursue funded-ratio growth while mitigating funded-ratio drawdowns in more challenging environments.

CIO Webcast Airs at Noon

Securitized Credit: A Timely Fixed Income Credit Alternative

As investors contemplate the lower return environment, the potential for rising interest rates and rich valuations, many rely on traditional fixed-income credit strategies, or leveraged loans, as a way to generate return or income. These markets have become crowded, and the crowds pushing into risk by the global liquidity glut are, in our view, concernedly complacent. In this webcast we will explore the broad range of alternatives, from defensive to opportunistic, that can be found in Securitized Credit and lending.

Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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