SFERS Posts 7.81% Return
The San Francisco retirement system has managed to beat its annual expected rate of return for the 2018-2019 fiscal year despite a volatile equity market.
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Proposed Bill to Require Companies to Disclose Climate Risk
Legislation would require SEC to issue climate risk disclosure guidelines.
Real Estate Advisory Firm, Execs Pay over $60 Million to Settle SEC Charges
SEC alleges firm wrongfully inflated incentive fees for two mergers.
New Jersey Pension Fund Just Shy of 3.09% Benchmark
Real return is the $76 billion plan’s best-performing asset class.
CalPERS In-State Investment Program is Up More than 11%
Meanwhile, plan is winding down its money-losing in-state private equity program.
Last Week to Nominate Your Picks for the 2019 CIO Innovation Awards
Nominations for this year's 10th annual bash close August 3.
Why Is the Fed Cutting Rates in a Good Economy?
Alan Greenspan and others say it’s for insurance, just in case things go wrong.
TPR Cracks Down on UK Firms Changing Names to Shirk Pension Duties
Regulator is hunting employers that rebrand to try to dodge workplace pension responsibilities.
US Sustainable Fund Investment Soars to Record High in H1 2019
The $8.9 billion in inflows in the first six months smashes 2018’s full-year record.
People Moves Roundup
MSCI finds an ESG head, AIG creates sustainability officer role, and more.
Gary Bruebaker to Appear on Next CIO Podcast
Washington State pension CIO to talk career highlights and challenges, advice from CalSTRS chief Chris Ailman.
Beware of Corporate Debt, Even Non-Junk, Says David Einhorn
Prophetic on Lehman in ’08, hedge fund operator claims rating agencies go too easy on debt-laden companies.
Most Hedge Funds Don’t Consider ESG Factors When Stockpicking
Skeptics remain in the industry, but overall allocations are improving.
European Alternatives Industry Hits €1.62 Trillion in Assets
Hedge funds remain largest part of alts, but private equity is growing faster.
QSuper Promotes Head of Funds to New CIO
Charles Woodhouse will take over the Australian fund in September when chief Brad Holzberger retires.