University of Arkansas Endowment Surges 15.4%
Strong returns help boost the university’s endowment over $1 billion.
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Preqin: September Hedge Funds Post Highest Monthly Return Since January
Euro-dominated CTAs struggle.
JLT: Pensioners Could be Losing by Default
Report says the wrong automatic enrollment default funds could cost UK retirees hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Illinois Pensions’ Unfunded Liabilities Rise $17 Billion
Funded ratio for the state’s 671 funds drops to 47.9%.
Massachusetts Bill Calls for Fossil Fuel Divestment
State pension would have to remove thermal coal assets by year-end, fossil fuels by end of 2020.
IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast
US growth expected to be sluggish over the long term.
BlackRock Testing Private Aladdin-based Blockchain with Custodians
Aladdin-powered technology and risk management revenue increase 15% year-over-year, Q3 results report.
Colorado PERA to Discuss State Pension Reforms Monday
If adopted, PERA could become 100% funded within 30 years.
Kentucky Retirees Grow as Special Pension Session Is Pushed Back
Special legislative session may begin in early November.
The Ins and Outs of Pension Risk Transfers
Following the $1.3 billion group annuity purchase of 45,000 International Paper pensions, Prudential’s senior vice president and actuary shows CIO how it’s done.
Hong Kong’s MPF Pension on Track for Best Performance Since 2009
Although the titanic pension fund is poised for 15% returns, geopolitical climate could create problems in Q4.
Corporate Pensions Reap Largest Gains in September
Funded status of 100 largest US corporate pension plans rises to 84.3%.
