The Best Debt: Corporate DB Plans
New research finds that compared to regular corporate debt, pension obligations are less expensive to carry and boost real investment.
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Survey: Half of Institutional Investors Sleepless Over EU Contagion
Respondents globally think volatility is here to stay, and have changed their approaches to risk accordingly.
State Street’s Smit Moves to Data & Analytics Unit
Steve Smit, who has been serving in the firm’s European offices, will return to the US for a role in the new unit.
PanAgora Fleshes out Risk Parity Suite
Asset managers are moving to fulfill investors' appetites for risk-balanced products.
Top-Performing Pensions, Endowments and Foundations: A Ranked List
Which North American funds had the best returns over the past five years? We know.
The FOMO Element of Discretionary Consulting
As more and more investment consultants crowd into the discretionary consulting space, perhaps spurred by a fear of missing out (FOMO) mentality, some within the industry say the potential cost of not following the herd could be a problem.
PPF Ups Levy as Contingent Asset Use Falls
The PPF has upped the levy for corporate DB funds next year, but relief comes as it is capped at this year's level.
SWFs: The New Geopolitical Power Tools, Says MIT Scholar
Forget nuclear weapons—the arsenal of the future is sovereign wealth, according to a major research paper.
Judge Strikes Down Baltimore’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Pension Reform
The Baltimore Fire and Police Retirement System may be once again on the hook for tens of millions in annual payouts that had been cut in a 2010 reform package.
Say on Pay – Investors Will Not Hold Back
Executive pay discussions are to come out of the boardroom and into the light as investors push for more say.
New Return Target for Illinois Teachers’ Pension
The largest public pension in Illinois’ notoriously under-funded system has cut its discount rate from 8.5% to 8%.
What Does It Mean to Be a Sustainable Investor?
The sustainable investing debate has started to be heard more loudly over the last year, Towers Watson explains in a report, adding more fuel to the tension.
Fitch Raises Concerns Over NJ’s Unfunded Liabilities
The 60.8%-funded public pension system poses a serious challenge to the state's financial health, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
More Canadian Mega-Funds?
Canada is known for its large, sophisticated institutional investors – there may be two more on the way.
Oregon Hires Pension Investment Director
After a year-long search, Oregon has someone to manage its pensions.