UCSD Foundation Repeats as Best-Performing University Endowment in Fiscal 2024
Smaller, equity-heavy funds outpaced larger endowments with higher private market allocations during a boom year for artificial intelligence and tech stocks, per NEPC.
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U.S. Corporate Pension Funds Ended 2024 Strong
Aggregate funded status was at 100% for 2024, the first time since before the Global Financial Crisis that pension funds closed the year fully funded or better, per data from WTW.
Ares Raises $2.3B for Life Insurance and Annuity Subsidiary
The alternative asset manager wants to capture the growing demand for retirement solutions through its insurer, Aspida Holdings Ltd.
Equity Bull Market Buoys Australian Super Funds’ 2024 Returns
The calendar year saw double-digit returns based on Australian and global stock performance, ASFA reports.
NBIM Acquires $1B Stake in Logistics Portfolio From CPP Investments
NBIM takes a 45% interest in a 48-building U.S. portfolio, while the Canadian Pension Plan separately divested from a real estate joint venture in China.
Oregon Pension Publishes Inaugural Progress Report on Net-Zero Plan
The Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement Fund aims to achieve a net-zero carbon emission portfolio by 2050.
Equity Strength May Come From More Than Just Mag 7 in 2025
Investors expect a stock rally to continue in 2025, fueled by deregulation and tax cuts, while watching policy closely.
The Plethora of Unknowns Means Questions for Bond Investors in 2025
Private and global credit offerings could provide diversification as debt markets deal with political and policy uncertainty.
Private Markets May See a Brighter 2025
Hopes for more M&A activity could lead to more deals and liquidity.
CFA Establishes GIPS Guidance for OCIO Providers
Effective December 2025, the framework – which has been in development for several years – will be mandatory for firms that claim compliance with GIPS standards.
Funds Are ‘Getting Back to Basics,’ Refocusing on Long-Term Returns
Pension and sovereign wealth funds are prioritizing returns over liquidity, according to the OMFIF’s annual review.
BlackRock Identifies 1% to 2% as Optimal Bitcoin Allocation
Institutional adoption of the digital asset can dampen its volatility, according to a paper from the asset manager.
Ardian, Saudi PIF Complete $4.2B Acquisitions of Stake in Heathrow Airport
The two investors purchased interests in FGP TopCo, with Ardian taking a 22.6% stake and the PIF a 15% cut.
Texas Teachers Returns 12.7% in Fiscal 2024
The $209.5 billion pension is expected to be fully funded by 2052.
Australian Super Fund AMP Makes Bitcoin Allocation
With $36.24 billion in assets, AMP will allocate 0.05% to the digital currency that recently topped $100,000 in value.