Interrogation: Brian Pellegrino
What he’s considering after announcing a plan freeze and making a $2.3 billion contribution as UPS explores LDI.
Asset Management Culture
Interrogation: Bob Hunkeler
His thoughts on date triggers, derivatives, and International Paper’s $1 billion debt offering to fund its DB plan.
Agecroft Reflections: Fee Structures, Benefits of Emerging Managers within Hedge Fund Portfolios
Panelists provide perspective on traditional vs. nontraditional fee structure alignments.
Agecroft: Asset Owners Share Hedge Fund Perspectives
Investors discuss signals for manager deselection and hedge fund strategies.
Agecroft: Hedge Funds Still Playing Key Role in E&F Portfolios
Different perspectives key to manager mix, panelists say.
Skytop Strategies: Plan Sponsors Share ESG Expectations, Strategies, and Goals
Strategy, rather than divestment, key to a sustainable funds, panelists say.
Skytop Strategies: Reflection on ESG Trends, Hurdles, Generating Alpha
Attendees provide insights on sustainable investing at ‘Generating Alpha’ conference.
Scott Evans: We’re Living in a Period of Time that’s Extraordinary
CIO of NYC pensions explains how he’s reaching for yield.
The Ins and Outs of Pension Risk Transfers
Following the $1.3 billion group annuity purchase of 45,000 International Paper pensions, Prudential’s senior vice president and actuary shows CIO how it’s done.
CalPERS to Outsource Private Equity Assets to BlackRock
Discussions in preliminary stage, source says.
Brennan & Arch Street Joint Venture to Focus on Net-Leased Industrial Properties
The venture is looking to invest as much as $300 million in major US markets, and has obtained a line of credit from Goldman Sachs.
Deadline Extended to Nominate Most Innovative CIOs, Best Asset Managers of 2017
Deadline extended until Tuesday evening.
Review Calls for Pensions for Self-Employed Britons
The proportion of self-employed workers in the UK continues to grow.
UK Pension Funding Gap Widens
Aon Hewitt report shows that funding for the top 5% of pensions plans has risen, while funding for the bottom 5% has fallen.
How PSP Invested in FY 2017 to Make 12.8% Returns
The annual report shows that a 12.8% return gives net assets an $18.8 billion boost.