BlackRock Testing Private Aladdin-based Blockchain with Custodians
Aladdin-powered technology and risk management revenue increase 15% year-over-year, Q3 results report.
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Colorado PERA to Discuss State Pension Reforms Monday
If adopted, PERA could become 100% funded within 30 years.
Kentucky Retirees Grow as Special Pension Session Is Pushed Back
Special legislative session may begin in early November.
Hong Kong’s MPF Pension on Track for Best Performance Since 2009
Although the titanic pension fund is poised for 15% returns, geopolitical climate could create problems in Q4.
Yale’s Endowment Returns 11.3%, Below Higher Ed Median
Asset value rises nearly $2 billion to $27.2 billion.
CIO Exclusive — Ray Dalio: How Bridgewater Will Succeed Without Me
The hedge fund king reflects on his seven-year transition, prepares for his eventual departure.
NYC Pension Funds, RBC GAM Access Capital Team up for $450 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Investment includes first-of-its-kind program to support veterans.
Switzerland’s Pension 2020 Rejected: Now What?
Voters dismissed the controversial pension reform bill, but where can the Swiss government go from here?
S&P 1500 Pensions’ Funded Status Rises 1% in September
Pensions' funded status reaches highest levels since 2015.
UK FCA: Less than Half of DB Pension Transfers Studied Receive Suitable Advice
Report finds only 47% of consumers receive appropriate advice on defined benefit transfers.
California Treasurer Urges CalSTRS to Drop Gun Sellers
$213.7 billion fund owns shares in at least three public firms that make and sell guns and ammunition.
NJ Public Pension Fund Returns 13%, Approves Up to $525 Million to Private Asset Strats
$76 billion fund just misses benchmark for fiscal year 2017.
Stanford Investment Portfolio Generates 13.1% Annual Return, Slightly Beating Higher Ed Median Returns
Endowment gains 10.7%, grows to $24.8 billion.