Canadian, UK DB Plans Improve Despite Market Volatility and Inflation
Rising bond yields more than offset investment losses to reduce pension liabilities.
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Crypto: Not So Uncorrelated After All, Says Morningstar
Bitcoin and other virtual currencies hew more closely to stocks in downdrafts, a study finds.
CalPERS to Increase External Management Budget by $145.6 Million
Most of the new fees will be allocated to private equity and real estate.
Older Workers Aren’t Part of the Great Resignation—They Got Fired
New research shows that many employees ages 55 to 74 who quit working were forced out.
Crypto Adoption Among Canadian Institutional Investors Accelerates
KPMG says crypto investing among institutional investors is rising sharply and shows no signs of slowing down.
Ackman SPAC Draws New Fire
Lawsuit says his vehicle, and others like it, should be under tighter federal regulation.
Wilshire Advisors Hit by Cyber Attack
Firm announces it was the target of a ransomware attack in early March.
Chile Rejects Two Pension Withdrawal Proposals
Politicians struggle to balance inflation fears with populist demands.
NY State Pension Commits Over $2 Billion for Private Equity, Real Estate
The Common Retirement Fund also earmarks investments in absolute return and credit.
Private Funds, ESG, Crypto Among SEC’s Priorities in 2022
The regulator released its annual report identifying the greatest risks facing investors and the markets.
Maine Pension Plan Eyes Asset Allocation Shift
The proposal’s aim is to reduce risk and enhance income, report to trustees says.
Wall Street Doesn’t Seem Very Impressed With Musk’s Bid for Twitter
The social media firm’s stock hasn’t risen much since his offer was unveiled.
Connecticut Treasurer Shawn Wooden Won’t Seek Reelection
The surprise decision comes after a little more than three years on the job.
A $350,000 Increase in CIO Pay Could Lead to 60 Basis Points of Outperformance, Says New Study
More surprisingly, the study also found that performance-based compensation did not improve investment returns.
Venture Capital Is in the Dumps, But the Money Keeps Rolling In
While IPO paydays have dwindled, first-quarter VC investments outpaced all of 2021’s.