Corporate Pension Funding Ratios Continued to Decline in March
Equity markets extended their fall, outpacing the decline in the value of plan liabilities.
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IMCO Returned 9.9% in 2024
The Ontario investor’s assets grew to $62 billion at the end of the year.
Endowments Face Liquidity Crunch Amid Market Pullback, Funding Cuts
Universities with large allocations to private markets are borrowing in the bond market to address funding issues, as private equity capital calls can compete with research funding for liquidity.
Largest Public Pension Funds Lost $169B During Tariff Rollout
State and local pension funds lost the amount from April 3 through April 8 and have lost $249 billion in equities this year, per Equable.
Nomination Period Still Open for CIO Industry Innovation Awards
CIO is asking for your help in identifying asset owners driving innovation in institutional investing.
Rebecca Carland Named CIO of Knight Foundation
The former Walton family office director will play a role in bringing the endowment’s investment management in house.
Alabama Senator Reintroduces Bill Reversing DOL Retirement Plan Crypto Warning
Tuberville’s Financial Freedom Act would reverse the 2022 guidance against including cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) accounts.
US Recession Fears Reappear in Economic Forecasts
Following tariff announcements, forecasts are becoming increasingly bleak.
The Sectors Strategists Say Will Do Well, Poorly in a Trade War
Cars, tech and retail are expected to be hit hard, but health care is likely a safe haven.
Cybercriminals Attack Major Australian Super Funds
AustralianSuper reported 600 members’ passwords were stolen and money was taken from four accounts.
AIMCo Achieves 12.3% Return in 2024
The Alberta pension manager, with assets rising to $127.7 billion by the end of the year, endured a leadership change forced by the provincial government last November.
Qantas Super, ART Make Merger Official
The tie-up is expected to provide lower fees to members of the new Qantas Group Super Plan in ART.
How Institutional Investors Are Reacting to Trump Tariffs
After unprecedented tariff announcements that are predicted to lead to ‘true economic pain,’ long-term investors are expected to stay the course.
NYC Comptroller Vows to Stick With Climate Plan Amid Net Zero Exodus
Brad Lander says ‘we will not be cowed’ by anti-climate change rhetoric.