Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Loses $21 Billion in First Half
The Government Pension Fund Global lost 3.4%, underperforming a benchmark index, largely thanks to its roughly 70% allocation to equities.
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Kentucky Retirement Systems Returns 1.2% for Fiscal 2020
State pension plans collectively beat their benchmarks, but fall far short of their peers.
California Opens Investigation into Former CalPERS CIO Meng
He could face penalties of $5,000 per violation if he is found to have breached ethics regulations.
Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Pension Benefit Cuts
Unanimous ruling finds that an employer is not prevented from changing the terms of future work.
High Court Orders Firms to Pay £10.7 Million for Inducing Pension Transfers
Three directors found guilty of making false or misleading statements.
Gold-Hater Buffett Joins Rush into Precious Metal
An odd choice for the inveterate value investor, who just bought a hot stock in a miner of the glittering substance.
Pension Debt Expected to Surge Due to COVID-19 Volatility
Moody’s forecasts a 6% rise in total adjusted pension liabilities in 2020.
Canada Pension Plan Returns 5.6% in First Quarter
Strong investment gains raise total asset value to C$434.4 billion.
PFA Asset Management CEO Steps Down Less Than a Year after Taking Over
Irene Holmslykke has been named as the new CEO of the Danish asset manager.
CEOs Still Have Bleak View of the Economy
Conference Board survey says their confidence level is lousy. A portent for the future?
Pension Investing Strategies for a W-Shaped Recovery
If this is the calm between the storms, plan sponsors should consider adjusting their tactics.
Teamsters Pension Funds Sue McDonald’s over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Lawsuit claims that such behavior is widespread throughout the burger chain, and points to defenestrated CEO.
Multiemployer Plans See Wild Funding Swings in First Half
Funded levels fluctuated from 85% down to 72% and back up to 82% during first six months of the year.
BofA: The 3 Market Risks You Haven’t Thought About
One relates to the pandemic, one to politics, and one to federal stimulus.
NZ Super Fund, Ontario Teachers’ Buy Australian Pathology Firm
The pension funds are each taking a 50% stake in Asia Pacific Healthcare Group in a $362 million sale.