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.
Asset Management Culture
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.
Lifting the Veil: How ESG brings transparency to the fastest growing markets
New research by index providers and other financial institutions suggests that emerging-markets companies with good ESG performance strongly outperform comparable companies in developing markets.
Yale Endowment Defends High Management Fees
University says high returns justify the cost of actively managed investments.
State Street Hits $2 Trillion in Global ETFs Under Administration
The bank’s big growth area continues to be broad beta ETFs.
Wisconsin Pension Fund Managers Receive $14 Million in Bonuses
Over the past five years, investment returns added $1.2 billion to the state’s retirement system.
TEXPERS: Texas Pension Systems in Better Health with Lower Target Rates
Even with lowered returns, no negative impact on ability to meet obligations.
In Depth: On the Job – Building a Better Benchmark
On the CIO challenges of finding the right metrics for opaque assets, outside managers and the board.