Report: UN Pension Invests in Firms Accused of Abuses
Guardian alleges UNJSPF has $1 billion in ethically questionable investments.
Asset Allocation
Sweden’s Largest Pension Plan’s $200 Million Anchor Commitment Rockets Co-Impact Fund Above Target
Second close is expected to net another $750 million.
Washington’s Home State Investments up 29.5%
Private equity saw the biggest drop, 9.6%.
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.