Washington’s Home State Investments up 29.5%
Private equity saw the biggest drop, 9.6%.
Asset Allocation
Denmark’s PKA Splits Up Alternative Investment Facility
Responsibilities will be divided between two newly created independent companies.
CalPERS Invests $1B in ESG Global Equity Portfolio
Another $260 million invested in synthetic equity portfolio.
BlackRock to Exclude Gun Makers, Sellers in New Funds
The firm also said it would engage directly with gun makers and retailers.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Returns 9.7% in 2017
C$189.5 billion plan reports being fully funded for fifth straight year.
CPPIB Adds $1 Billion to Energy Portfolio
Fund acquires NextEra project portfolio, and boosts ReNew Power stake to garnish Ostro Energy deal.
Pennsylvania SERS Returns 15.1% in 2017
System gains $3.9 billion to reach total assets of $29.3 billion.
NJ Pulls $1.9 Million from Semi-Automatic Gunmaker
No plans announced for ditching remaining firearms holdings.
OMERS Infrastructure Inks Deal with Leeward Renewable Energy
Fund allocated 16% of its portfolio to infrastructure.
Melrose Woos GKN with £1 Billion Pension Injection in Takeover Bid
Investment firm says current merger plan will leave GKN with £3 billion in pension liabilities.
Norges Bank Releases ESG Exclusions
Bank cuts companies that derive 30% income or power from coal.
CalPERS Report Details Role in Dakota Pipeline Controversy
Engagement led to 17 banks disengaging from the project.
Mass. Bill Calls for Firearms Divestment
Proposed legislation would require state pension to dump firms that sell firearms and ammunition.