SEC Electronic Disclosure Bill Proposed in Senate, Vote Coming Soon in House
The legislation requires issuers to default investors into electronic delivery of disclosures currently sent in the mail, albeit after sending two annual opt-out notices.
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Liu Haoling Appointed CIO of China Investment Corp.
Liu will succeed Ju Weimin in the roles of vice chairman, president and CIO of the $1.24 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
Water Utility Equities Could Be Strong Performers Amid Volatile Market
Because the need for clean water is both universal and not close to being solved, publicly traded water utilities can be excellent low-risk investments.
How Water Scarcity Is Shifting the Investment Landscape
Understanding the cost of water, like other business inputs, is ‘critical’ to the investment process across different sectors and asset classes.
Eastman Kodak to Shift Pension Assets to NEPC
The company has shut down its internal investment office and made other plans based on the pension’s overfunded status.
How Doug Brown Guided Investments Through Turmoil
The soon-to-retire Exelon CIO, formerly at Chrysler, has ably weathered the pandemic and the financial crisis.
Natasha Vij Greiner to Replace William Birdthistle at SEC
A veteran of more than 20 years at the SEC, Greiner takes over investment management after Birdthistle spent more than two years leading the division.
PBGC Paid $127M for Deceased Central States Participants, Senate Republicans Demand Repayment
The error was identified in November 2023, and the Central States pension plan has asked for legal clarity on how to return it.
Exelon CIO Doug Brown to Retire, Hart to Replace Him
Brown joined from Chrysler as investment chief in late 2009.
Stagnant Returns Produce Lower Public Pension Funded Levels in January
Returns for the 100 largest U.S. public plans during the month ranged from a loss of 1% to a gain of slightly more than 1%, per Milliman.
How Investment Management Is Helping Increase Sustainability
AdventHealth CIO Rob Roy is leading a team working to make the system more flexible and better prepared for climate-related stresses.
Pension Assets in Largest Markets Climbed Almost 11% in 2023
AUM held by institutional asset owners reached $170 trillion last year, according to WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute.
CalSTRS Reports Sustainability Progress
The system expects to reach full funding by 2046 and has taken steps on its path to net zero.
What Science Tells Us About Investing in the Energy Transition
CIO connected with Scott Tinker, a noted geologist at the University of Texas, about what areas of the energy transition are ripe for investment.
Meketa Plans Emerging Manager Conference in April
The firm’s public and private markets emerging and diverse manager research day is scheduled for April 24 and will be conducted remotely.