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Pension CIOs Win Award for Paper on Risk Management

The leaders of the Kodak and San Bernardino County pension systems, along with two others, have won the Edward D. Baker III Journal Award from the Investment Management Consultants Association for their paper on dynamic beta.

Strike Now for Buy-Ins

As interest rates look set to stay low and inflation potentially on the rise, is now the time to insure pension liabilities?

Low-Volatility Equity Strategies: A Common-Sense Perspective?

Low-volatility equity strategies are a realistic and common sense approach to target a reduction of risk while not necessarily sacrificing long-term returns, says Adrian Banner, Ph.D., Chief Investment Officer at INTECH Investment Management. 

Illinois Pension Calls Investigation on Fees Unfair, Misleading

Illinois’ largest public employee pension fund paid an inordinate amount in fees to hundreds of financial managers while reaping a measly annual return on its investments, a new investigation claims, but the Illinois Teachers Retirement System says the allegations are misleading.