Ontario Teachers’ Returns 4.2% for 2016, Tops Benchmark
Global currency returns were 7.2%
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CalSTRS Buys First Social Bond
$5 million investment will finance women-owned enterprises and projects for low-income communities.
AB InBev Bows To Investor Pressure, Commits to Renewable Energy
The world’s largest brewer pledged to make the transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2025.
ILPA Pushing Fee Template Implementation
ILPA is focusing on leveraging the experience of the early adopters to push global implementation.
CIO Wins Best Media Brand in Prestigious Jesse H. Neal Awards
Also wins Best Single Article award for “The Departed”.
Preqin: 2017 Set to be Record Year for Venture Capital in Asia
North America still dominates, with 61% of investors saying it currently presents best opportunities.
Ohio Teachers Pension Fund Lowers Assumptions, Adjusts Assets
The adjustments would add $6.5 billion to the plan’s accrued liabilities.
Illinois Governor Vetoes Chicago Pension Bill
Says proposed fix would raise taxes; backs GOP proposed reform.
New Jersey Bill Gives Police, Firefighters Control Over Pension Plan
Move shifts control from state treasury to new board of trustees.
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C&W: Global Real Estate Investors More Wary as Real Estate Cycle Matures
Investors are focusing investments in a single country, with 61% of the available capital taking this route.
Iowa Public Pension Lowers Economic Assumptions
The IPERS Investment rate of return is cut to 7% from 7.5%.
NYS Common Further Integrates ESG Within Manager Selection, Risk Frameworks
As part of its risk management framework, the fund created an ESG Risk Assessment to guide its due diligence.
Norwegian Pension Fund Boycotts Dakota Access Pipeline Companies
KLP divests $68.4 million from four companies tied to the controversial pipeline.
eVestment: February Hedge Fund Inflows Make for Cautious Optimism
Industry’s total assets under management at highest level since July 2015.