Simiso Nzima Named Head of CalPERS’ $250 Billion Global Equity Portfolio
The pension giant’s global equity program accounts for more than half of its entire asset value.
Corporate Moves
The Curious Case Against Hedge Funds in Kentucky
Missouri’s new CIO is still fighting a nearly four-year-old lawsuit in Kentucky over investments that appear to have performed as intended.
Breaking News: Interim CIO Announced at FL SBA
As Ash Williams plans to retire in 9 days, Florida announces interim.
Northern Trust Taps Angelo Manioudakis as Chief Investment Officer
The co-founder of Lantern Harbor Investment Partners will oversee more than $1.2 trillion in assets under management.
Gensler Stands Up for the Robinhood Gang
It’s OK for meme investors to collaborate on social media, the SEC boss says. Too bad for short sellers.
Do Last Year’s Historic Fund Performances Help or Hinder a CIO’s Career?
Recruiters and consultants weigh in on what they’re seeing.
Pension Fund Investment Portfolios Thrive During Pandemic
Many of the world’s largest institutional investors report over 20% gains despite the economic impact of COVID-19.
TAE Technologies Hires William Coaker as First CIO
Kurt Braitberg has been tapped as his successor at the $34 billion San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System.
University of California Reports Biggest One-Year Gain in History
The portfolios returned 28.9%, or $38 billion, in 2021 to raise their total asset value to $168 billion.
Job Posts Suggest Franklin Templeton Is Ramping Up Crypto Investing
The asset manager, which has over $1.55 trillion in AUM, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency trader and cryptocurrency analyst.
Chicago Teachers’ Names Interim Chief Investment Officer
The fund promotes from within, appointing Andrew K. Kelsen, the head of alternative investments, to the role.
Idaho Retirement System CIO Bob Maynard to Retire in 2022
The investment chief has overseen a nearly 12-fold increase in the pension fund’s asset value since 1992.
How Nashville and Davidson County Pension System Got 115% Funded
CIO Fadi BouSamra expects to add two more venture capital funds by the end of the year.
Record Returns Spur NY to Cut Assumed Return Rate to Below 6%
Employer contributions are also being reduced, while COLAs will be increased.
CIO Exclusive: NY-Presbyterian’s CIO to Leave in September
William ‘Bill’ Lee is stepping down after five years in the role.