CPPIB Ex-Chief Mark Wiseman Named AIMCo Board Chair
The industry head joins the Alberta investment manager just as the province is considering seceding from the national plan.
Corporate Moves
Exclusive: Raphael Arndt’s Ascension to CEO of the Future Fund
Arndt discusses with CIO his leadership strategies focusing on the democratization of intelligence and empowering individuals within the fund.
Unease Remains Around Incoming Chief at Norges Bank
The supervisory board at the sovereign wealth fund told the national parliament that further control measures are needed to prevent conflicts of interest.
At Least Boeing’s Stock Isn’t in Its Pension Plan Anymore
Controversial 2017 contribution of $3.5 billion in company shares to the retirement program apparently was divested, long before the current share-tanking mess.
Presbyterian Church, Illinois Police Pensions Name New Leaders
Donald Walker tapped as CIO of church pension while Richard White will be interim head of new police fund.
Norges Bank Finalizes Contract with Controversial CEO Pick
The incoming chief executive will distance himself from his old hedge fund.
Rhode Island CIO Departs for Washington Hospital System
Alec Stais informed the state pension plan last month of the move.
Texas A&M Foundation Taps Michael Pia for CIO
The former Texas TRS managing director will oversee the roughly $1.9 billion university endowment.
CalSTRS Searches for Director of Investment Services
The position on the senior investments team will replace COIO Debra Smith, who retired this month after 24 years at the fund.
San Diego County CIO Stephen Sexauer Takes Over as Interim CEO
The investment chief said he plans to return to his role once the search is over.
Japan’s GPIF Seeking Active and Passive Managers for Foreign Bonds
The giant pension fund seeks to diversify away from low-yield Japanese bonds.
Tesla Recruits Former CIO of $1.5 Trillion Japanese Pension Fund GPIF
Hiromichi Mizuno joins Tesla to serve the board as an independent director and on its audit committee.
Maine Picks Deputy James Bennett as CIO
During his six years as DCIO, the investment professional helped team members build out the fund’s alternatives portfolio.
CalSTRS COIO Debra Smith to Retire in May
The largest educator retirement system will soon search for her successor.
Goldman Sachs Veteran Tapped as Japan’s GPIF CIO
Eiji Ueda will take over the $1.5 trillion plan as it pushes into foreign assets.