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.
Corporate Moves
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.
OP-ED: Why Shareholder Meetings Should Go Virtual in 2020
Regulations are needed to allow for virtual shareholder meetings in the wake of COVID-19.
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes Postpones Retirement Because of Coronavirus
The decision came after a request from the board, which said it needs time to conduct an executive search.
HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling Elevated to Chief Executive
The current CIO helped develop the liability driven investment approach the Ontario health care fund is known for.
Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson in $30 Billion All-Stock Deal
The transaction will form the biggest insurance broker in the world.
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes to Retire in September
Head of $252.4 billion pension fund to step down after more than 18 years on the job.
Wells Fargo to Pay $3 Billion Settlement for ‘Gaming’ Investors
Payment includes $500 million civil penalty distributed to investors by SEC.
Skjervem Resigns From Oregon State Treasury
The chief investment officer is moving to an investment management consulting firm in Northern California.
CalPERS Critic Left Off Investment Committee
As panel is downsized to 9 members, Margaret Brown is removed from the list. Also gone: State Treasurer Fiona Ma