Oregon Gov. Proposes Robin Hood Pension Solution
To fix state’s retirement systems that are ‘ill-prepared’ for economic downturn, Kate Brown plans to take from the rich and give their tax dollars to its poorly funded pensions.
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SEC, FCA Sign Brexit Cooperation Arrangements
Regulators agree to continue cooperation uninterrupted after the UK leaves the EU.
CDPQ’s Annual Report Reveals a Smooth Operator in Turbulent Markets
From climate change initiatives to net returns, the investor maintains its cool through ‘key transactions in major asset classes.’
How Michigan’s Treasury Has Benefited from Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande Song Owner
A far-sighted investment in Concord Music is now the Wolverine State’s secret weapon against a possible recession.
Too Bad, Trump: Looks Like the Fed Won’t Lower Rates
Despite political pressure to reduce them, the central bank seems tilted toward eventual hikes.
ESG Interests Are Increasing Among Family Offices
Environmental interests remain the key investment focus for organizations set up for the wealthy.
Fund Managers Countersue Kentucky for ‘Wasteful’ Lawsuit
Blackstone and Prisma lawyer up to get their money back from ‘meritless’ case.
New Zealand Super to Divest from Seven Gun Companies
Christchurch shootings, tighter firearm laws make for a quick decision from fund’s guardians.
Poland Proposes to Overhaul Private Pensions
Move, aimed at helping the budget deficit, will remove assets from non-government funds.
Hedge Funds Turn Around, With Good First Quarter
Rebound comes after a bruising 2018, as health care and emerging markets do well.
Texas Teachers’ Shoulders Its Way into Blackstone’s Behemoth Private Equity Fund
Sizable commitment shows the pair’s years-long relationship has no signs of fraying.
At Pension Bridge: What’s the Right Risk-Oriented Way to Allocate Assets?
Wisconsin’s Edwin Denson looks at what the next downturn could mean for investing.
CalPERS Supports Carbon Pricing
The largest US pension plan wants heavy carbon emitters to pay as part of a plan to combat climate change.
At Pension Bridge: Finding Opportunity in Real Estate
What’s working now and how to take advantage of what isn’t.
Greenspan Says Expanding Entitlements Will Squelch Economic Growth
Former Federal Reserve chief warns that huge obligations will crowd out needed capital spending.