Former Wilshire President Joins Rhode Island Treasury as CIO
Andrew Junkin will lead the state pension system’s investment operations after 15 years at the consulting firm.
Manager Selection
Conducting Due Diligence During a Pandemic
Mercer-Backstop alliance allows asset allocators to kick the tires on investments remotely.
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.
Florida Pension Fund Sues Ryder System for Securities Fraud
Lawsuit alleges the transport company’s executives overstated the residual value of its fleet.
Kentucky Eyes $200 Million Controversial Investment in Direct Lending Firm
The pension fund seeks lucrative opportunities during the virus-driven downturn, but some staffers think the deal is too risky.
CalPERS Appoints New Deputy CIO for Total Portfolio Strategy
The state retirement system chooses 16-year veteran Dan Bienvenue, who has overseen global equity.
World’s Largest Pension Fund’s CIO Hiromichi Mizuno Exits
Japan’s $1.6 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund will see its investment chief depart soon after five years in the job.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Selects New Chief Executive
Nicolai Tangen, a hedge fund manager based in London, will take over the nearly $1 trillion plan.
Flagship Bridgewater Fund Reportedly Tumbles 20% From Coronavirus
Founder Ray Dalio has admitted being taken by surprise by the economic impact.
BlackRock Converts Money Market Portfolio to Environmental Fund
Fund will invest 80% in securities that meet its environmental criteria and contribute to the World Wildlife Fund.
Top Money Managers Among Those Fired from CalPERS
Large money managers including J.P. Morgan, Fidelity, and Allianz have lost their relationships with the biggest US pension plan as part of a massive restructuring of CalPERS’s equity program.
Women, Minorities Manage Just 13% of Charitable Assets, Study Finds
That share of the pie gets even smaller—to 3%—when more stringent definitions of ‘diversity’ are applied.
Skjervem Resigns From Oregon State Treasury
The chief investment officer is moving to an investment management consulting firm in Northern California.
Mississippi PERS Names New CIO After Seven-Month Search
Retirement system names Robert Clark to manage the $29.6 billion portfolio.
