Asset Allocation
CalSTRS Moves to Lower Holdings of Carbon Emitters
Pension fund wants to halve its investment exposure to them by 2030.
Allocators Rebalance Too Often, JPM Says
Instead of rebalancing quarterly or monthly, do it annually, and more strategically, the firm advises.
Dividends Romp in the 2nd Quarter, But Don’t Get Used to It
While company payouts hit a record, economic problems should slow that pace up ahead, a Janus Henderson study warns.
Hedge Fund Losses Accelerate During Second Quarter
The trend of net inflows ends after more than a year.
New York State Pension Loses $26 Billion in Asset Value in Q1
Common Retirement Fund reports 8.24% loss amid volatile markets, rising inflation and war.
Retirement Plans Beat the S&P During a Volatile Second Quarter
Despite rising inflation and falling markets, savings remain high among 401(k), 403(b) and IRA participants.
DeSantis and Allies Bar Florida SBA from ESG Investing
The governor contends that applying climate and racial sensitivity to asset allocation could harm financial performance.
Virginia Retirement System Bucks Trend, Ends Fiscal Year 2022 Up Slightly
CIO Ronald Schmitz credits outperformance to diversification strategy and strong private markets.
CDPQ Loses 7.9% in First Half, Writes Off Crypto Loss
Canada’s second largest pension is looking at legal options over failed $150 million crypto investment.
Market Turmoil Sinks Norway’s Pension Giant by $173 Billion in First Half
Despite losing 14.4%, the “oil fund” beat its benchmark by 114 basis points thanks to ... oil.
Maryland State Retirement System Loses 3% in Fiscal Year 2022
Despite the loss, the pension fund beat its benchmark by 53 basis points.
Illinois Teachers’ Pension Invests $1.5 Billion in June, July
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois earmarked over $1 billion for alts.
PIMCO Sees Opportunity in Emerging Markets Bonds
Central banks in emerging markets have hiked at different speeds, with the best currency gains going to an aggressive Brazil.
CPPIB Loses 4.2% in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
Canadian pension giant’s net assets fall C$16 billion to C$523 billion.
