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June 4, 2020
In Focus: Lower the Pension Plan Benchmark? Well, Not So Easy

A lot of assumed return rates are unrealistically high. But lowering them can turn a retirement program into a political buzzsaw. Some plans just say no to that idea.

In Focus: Lower the Pension Plan Benchmark? Well, Not So Easy
Schwarzman Dodges Bullet: Boosts Warehouses, Dumps Hotels, Malls

His Blackstone Group’s real estate arm manages to avoid bad trends and embrace good ones.

Schwarzman Dodges Bullet: Boosts Warehouses, Dumps Hotels, Malls
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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
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Meditations in an emergency

Multi-Asset Strategist Adam Berger discusses the macro and market impact of the coronavirus and offers his “playbook” for the coming weeks and months, including thoughts on rebalancing and opportunistic investments.

Racism Is an ESG Problem, Says Calvert CEO

The leader of the responsible investing group said investors must demand actionable outcomes from businesses.

Racism Is an ESG Problem, Says Calvert CEO
Ohio Court Rules Segal Blend Violates ERISA

Case has ‘significant ramifications’ for employers contesting their withdrawal liability from multiemployer plans.

Ohio Court Rules Segal Blend Violates ERISA
In Focus: Your Hacking Risk — What You Don’t Know Really Can Hurt You

Insider tips for securing and managing your remote workforce.

In Focus: Your Hacking Risk — What You Don’t Know Really Can Hurt You
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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