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UK University Strikes Continue after Union Rejects Pension Deal
UCU gearing up for additional 14-day strike during exam, assessment period.
Macquarie Acquires Boutique Firm ValueInvest
Firm specializes in global and Japanese equities.
Kentucky Sues to Block Pension Reform Analysis Release
Gov. Bevin’s office says law exempts disclosure of report because bill was ‘preliminary.’
Hedge Funds Expected to Make a Comeback
Report says asset class is ‘experiencing a renaissance’ among institutional investors.
Endowments and Foundations Eye Positive Economy, Emerging Markets
NEPC survey finds geopolitical tension among biggest concerns.
Pension Fund Sues Ocwen over Alleged Breached ERISA Duty
Lawsuit claims firm hurt pension’s investments by pushing homeowners into foreclosure.
US Blue Chips Contribute Record Amount in 2017
The so-called $20 billion club’s pension funded status rises to 84.4%.
LACERA Explores PE Sale
RFP says $1.25 billion of private equity assets could be sold at a secondary sale.
Oregon Files Suit Against Wynn Resorts
Alleges ‘massive breaches of fiduciary duty’ caused damage to the company and the long-term value of the stock.
Church of England Joins Rio Tinto Resolution
Investors are calling on the company to disclose ties with mining industry bodies.
HOOPP Grows to $77.8 Billion, Remains 122% Funded
Fund exceeds benchmark by 2.99%.
Organizational Changes, New Roles Created for Australian Future Fund
Changes made to simplify structure, focus on performance.
Diocese of La Crosse Cuts Pension Plan
More than 1,000 pensioners to lose benefits; Fund had been frozen since 2007.