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‘Imperialist Russia’ Causes Another European Fund to Reinstate Weapons Manufacturers
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension said it will no longer restrict investments in European arms manufacturers with links to nuclear weapons.
New York State Pension Bulks Up on Private Equity in $3B Spree
The pension fund allotted more than $1.4 billion to the asset class in March alone.
Actors Call for Screen Actors Guild Pension to Divest Fossil Fuels
The guild’s pension fund is estimated to have at least $100 million invested in fossil fuels.
‘Crypto Week’ Bills Headed to Trump’s Desk
The three separate pieces of legislation, slowed down after failing to clear procedural votes earlier in the week, eventually passed the House.
Oregon State Treasury Names Tad Fergusson as Director of Private Market Investments
The Meketa managing principal will join the $141 billion system on July 28.
Geopolitical Risks Force Family Offices Into Liquid Alternatives, Cash
A BlackRock survey found that family offices are diversifying away from U.S. equities.
Danita Johnson Named Head of Private Markets at NHRS
The appointment comes as the New Hampshire Retirement System aims to bring a larger share of its investments in-house.
Japan’s GPIF Research Finds Some ESG Factors Boost Corporate Value
Diversity-related and other key performance indicators led to increased corporate value, according to the $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
British Columbia Pension Earns 10% in Fiscal 2025, Led by Public, Private Equities
The Canadian pension fund’s asset value grew to C$295 billion, but its returns fell short of the benchmark for the fiscal year through March 31.
Franklin Templeton Taps Mercer’s Longtime OCIO Boss
After 33 years at Mercer, Rich Nuzum will spearhead FTIS efforts to grow its outsourced CIO business.
Wilshire Acquires Analytics Firm ParkLexington
The data and analytics firm focuses on improving the profitability and performance of investment managers.
PRT Volumes Expected to Reach $100B Annually in Coming Years
A new J.P. Morgan report found that pension risk transfers will be among the fastest-growing product lines in the life insurance sector.
Man Group to Bolster Private Credit With Acquisition of Bardin Hill
The London-based asset firm announced it entered into an agreement to acquire the $3 billion manager.
Public Pension Fund Returns Remain Positive in Fiscal 2025, Despite Tariff Stumble
For the one-year period that ended June 30, April’s market downturn might not even be visible, but funds may miss their benchmarks, according to Equable.