Ontario Teachers’ Next Key Markets: Asia, Europe, and Infrastructure
CEO Ron Mock discusses plans to potentially triple Asian headcount and push $8 billion into infrastructure.
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CalPERS Heads Toward Restructuring Investment Committee
Board’s governance committee gave first approval Tuesday night to a plan that reduces the size of the investment committee and the number of meetings.
Major Restructuring of CalPERS Investment Committee Could Become a Reality
A plan would reduce investment committee members and the number of meetings. It is being objected to by at least one board member.
Exclusive: New Mexico ERB CIO Jacksha Is Worried About the Trade War
The $13.3 billion fund’s chief has very large portion of the portfolio in alts, as a buffer against bad times.
CalPERS Board Member Wants Internal Investigation into Leaks Made Public
Margaret Brown says she is not the one leaking information to the press about confidential CalPERS matters.
New Mexico PERA CIO to Appear on CIO Podcast
Dominic Garcia to talk about David Villa’s mentoring, innovations, and more.
No More Limos for LACERA Board’s Travels
Board votes to mandate additional restrictions on travel permissions after current practices draw scrutiny.
A Proposed CalPERS Board Code of Conduct Is Still Generating Controversy
The policy has the support of the majority of board members but others argue the vague language can be used against board members who dissent.
Och-Ziff Who? Hedge Fund Firm to Change Name in September
Firm looking to distance itself from troubled past.
Church Commissioners CEO to Retire After 25 Years
Andrew Brown helped diversify fund’s assets, progress responsible investment policies.
New Mexico Governor Pitches Plan to Bring State Pension to Solvency
Task force sees cost-of-living adjustments as the necessary scapegoat for pension’s financial health.
CDPQ Returns 8.3% in Five Years, Beats Benchmark
Six-month returns fall short due to weak real assets performance.
Energy Institute Blasts BlackRock for Fossil Fuel Losses Despite Renewable Energy Efforts
Report maintains BlackRock lost $90 billion over the past decade due to fossil fuel investments; firm says conclusions are ‘misplaced.’
Japan’s GPIF Shows Small Gain, Recovering from Prior Losses
In June-ending quarter, foreign stocks helped overcome weakness at home.
Pennsylvania SERS Approves $286 Million in New Commitments
State retirement system board also confirms James Nolan as acting CIO.