Nest to Replace State Street with Northern Trust as Its Administrator
The UK pension program lauds its new investment firm’s ‘flexibility’ and ‘sophistication.’
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Google Cloud Accidentally Deletes Australian Superannuation Fund’s Data
The $83 billion UniSuper saw its operations disrupted over the accident.
Private Credit Downgrades Rise Among Mid-Sized Companies, Says KBRA
Among a sampling of them, 21% had first quarter demotions, striking a possibly worrisome note for a key part of the economy.
Ann Orr: New PBGC Acting Director
Orr takes over on an acting basis after Hartogensis’ term expired.
Quant Trailblazer Jim Simons Dies at 86
His success came from pioneering efforts in applying algorithms to hedge fund trading, a popular investment for allocators.
CPPIB and Global Infrastructure Partners to Acquire Energy Provider Allete
The company will be acquired for $67.00 a share in a take-private deal worth $6.2 billion.
Congress Should Incentivize Pension Plan Creation, NIRS Report Says
The report provides 6 recommendations on how Congress can increase DB plan creation.
Ohio Governor Seeks Investigation into Teachers Retirement System
Aon, the pension fund’s investment consultant, abruptly dropped STRS as a client last month.
Energy Company Bonds Lengthen Maturities—a Threat to Investors, Report Says
The problem: Demand in coming decades will fall for fossil fuels, putting debt at risk, Anthropocene institute warns.
Octopus Energy Receives New Investments from CPPIB, GIM
The energy provider, recipient of a $370 million funding round, increases valuation to $9 billion.
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Accused of Delaying on Clean Energy Financing Disclosure
NYC Comptroller seeks annual disclosure of each banks’ ratio of clean energy supply financing to fossil fuel energy supply financing.
Seventh-Day Adventist Regional Conference Retirement Plan Searching for a CIO
A candidate should have 10 years of experience and an investment credential, like a CFA charter.
Financial Services Committee Targets SEC Enforcement Activity
Pending legislation would limit the authority of the SEC’s administrative courts and redefine 'violation' in the securities laws.
Finance Chiefs Are Cheerful About the Economy’s Long-Term Prospects
U.S. Bank survey finds 58% of CFOs are optimistic about prospects three years in the future.
John Stuntebeck Appointed Director of Client Development at OCIO Provider TIFF
Stuntebeck will work with nonprofit clients at the firm.