Public Equities, AI Investor Optimism Fuel CPP Investments’ 5.4% Q2 Return
The robust returns raised the pension giant’s asset value to C$777.5 billion.
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Norway Pension Giant’s ‘Ethical’ Investment Policy Placed on Hold by Parliament
The $2.1 trillion Norges Bank Investment Management will not be able to exclude companies or put them under observation for almost a year, while a legislative committee reviews its standards.
Real Estate, Public Equities Boost CalPERS’ Climate Investments to $60B
The allocation is up from $53 billion in 2024 and $47 billion midway through 2023 while working toward its $100 billion goal.
CIO Interview Series: Katherine Molnar Shares Insights on Digital Assets
CIO of the Fairfax County Police Officers Retirement System discusses the fund's allocations to digital assets, where they fit into the overall investment strategy and their role in the portfolio.
HESTA’s Dianne Sandoval Named CIO of Maryland SRPS
The superannuation executive will succeed retired Chief Investment Officer Andrew Palmer at the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.
Senate Committee Approves Michael Selig After CFTC Confirmation Hearing
The nominee mostly avoided responding to questions that focused on the commission’s limited resources as it attempts to tackle prediction markets and cryptocurrencies.
RBC Asset Management Promotes Stu Kedwell to Global CIO
Kedwell will succeed the retiring Dan Chornous, effective January 31, 2026.
OCIO to See $1.3T in Inflows by 2029
Growth in defined contribution channels is expected to lead outsourcing assets to $5.6 trillion by the end of the decade, according to Cerulli.
Alts Manager Wafra Takes Stake in Ardian
The investment, made through the firm’s strategic partnerships program, is one of many GP stakes it has made.
Steyer Takes Leave From Climate Fund to Run for California Governor
The billionaire co-chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions and founder of Farallon Capital will make a bid to succeed term-limited incumbent Gavin Newsom.
How Insurers Have Used ETFs to Manage Equity Exposure
Equity exchange-traded funds, rather than fixed-income options, are the top choice of insurance investors, according to State Street’s Meta Curry.
SEC Grants Dimensional Approval to Launch ETF Share Classes
The agency signaled its approval in September, but the official verdict was delayed because of the government shutdown.
Japan’s GPIF Creates Alts Database as It Expands Exposure to Asset Class
The pension giant’s alts holdings have ballooned to $27.3 billion from $1.3 million over the past decade, with room to grow.
CalPERS Board Votes to Approve Total Portfolio Approach
The California pension approved the proposed change to implement TPA—the first institutional allocator in the U.S. to do so—by July 2026.
Truist Launches Institutional Capital Group
The team, which will cover middle-market private equity sponsors and family offices, will be led by Chris Jackson.