Dutch Pension Manager PGGM Confirms New Head
The changing of the guard: Dutch pension giant appoints a new leader.
Newsmakers
BlackRock’s UK Head of DC Steps Down
Steve Rumbles--BlackRock managing director and head of its defined contribution business for the UK--has resigned.
CPPIB Picks Up the Check for Half Billion in Food Assets
The Canadian pension giant now owns a little slice of Chef Boyardee—make that one ravioli?—having inked two food-focused secondary private equity investments together worth C$606 million.
Abu Dhabi Loses Fight to Citi over Bailout
One of the world’s largest investors has lost its fight against one of the world’s largest banks, which it helped back from the brink of bankruptcy.
The Hottest Club Around: The Pension World’s $20B Club
Five or six corporations crossed the $20 billion pension liability threshold in 2012, according to Russell research, including 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Delta Airlines, and Federal Express.
Charity Insures Pension as Liabilities Pull Others Under
Without a sponsor who can come up with the cash for contributions, charity pensions are feeling the heat.
Investors Take Aim to Avert Disney’s “Tragic Kingdom”
Something is rotten in the State of Disney, a group of investors say - and they want it sorted out.
On Muckraking
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: In his editor's letter, Kip McDaniel discusses the choice to write news that may cause trouble.
What Price Illiquidity?
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: Taking on, and getting paid, for illiquidity. Elizabeth Pfeuti reports.
Boeing Opens Up
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: Paula Vasan on how Boeing is getting pension-conscious in its financial reporting.
Timberrrrrrr
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: Paula Vasan reports on the lure of a New Zealand forest.
Ross McLellan Emerges from Transition Management’s Shadow
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: An interrogation with Ross McLellan.
Joanne Segars: Battle-Ready for Europe
From aiCIO Magazine's February issue: Joanne Segars, chief executive of the UK's National Association of Pension Funds, on regulation and industry change.
Who's Paying What.
From aiCIO's February issue: Tim Walsh, Blackstone, and the fee revolution. Leanna Orr reports.
Meanwhile, Not In America…
From aiCIO's February issue: A sidebar to the cover story, on asset management fees across the pond. Elizabeth Pfeuti reports.