Help Wanted: UC Seeks Private Equity Director, Investment Officer
The $120 billion California university system endowment wants collaborative types.
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Ken Griffin: To the Mightiest Companies Will Go the Spoils
Hedge fund honcho looks to strongest companies (seems like the FAANG bunch) to do best in turbulent 2019.
SFERS Sees Positive Investment Returns
In a difficult investment environment, its 1.1% return so far in 2018-2019 fiscal year could be the envy of institutional investors.
Bill Gross’ Bond King Crown Now Firmly Sits on Jeff Gundlach’s Head
As the faded master bond investor announces his retirement, the usurper keeps growing in stature.
CIO of UK’s Biggest Pension Plan to Exit
Roger Gray, who nearly tripled the Universities Superannuation Scheme’s assets over 10 years, will leave in September.
Florida’s Ash Williams to Be Next CIO Podcast Guest
The 2017 lifetime achievement honoree discusses 2019 outlook, trade war, hobbies, and interests.
State Street Calls on Boards to Invest in Corporate Culture
Asset manager says culture issue is essential to long-term value creation.
MassPRIM’s CIO Gets a Cool 5.3% Raise, Full Bonus
Michael Trotsky’s strong performance at the $71.8 billion pension fund bumps his annual pay to almost $500,000.
CDPQ, Colombia to Launch Private Equity Infrastructure Fund
Platform will invest up to $1 billion in Colombian infrastructure projects and companies.
Japan Investment Corp. Looks for Global PE Partnerships
State-backed firm’s CEO wants to end ‘prejudice’ against foreign private equity investors in the country.
Invesco Buying OppenheimerFunds from MassMutual for $5.7 Billion
The move will bring the fund giant’s value to $1.2 trillion, and the insurer will receive a 15% stake in the acquirer.
Harvard Sells $950 Million in Warehouses to Blackstone
PE group targets portfolio’s last-mile properties as e-commerce businesses boom.
UK Directive Could Boost ESG Investments
Department Works and Pensions launches consultation on trustee investment responsibilities.
Legal & General Targets Eight Firms for Climate Risk Inaction
Investment firm will vote against the boards of companies for not addressing climate change.
Swedish Companies Boost Gender Diversity for Leaders
More than a third of board members and a quarter of executives in large corporations are female.