UN Pension Fund Looks to Add 3 to Investment Team
The $82.4 billion UNJSPF is seeking investment officers for its sustainable investment, private equity and emerging debt portfolios.
Pensions
New York State Common Earmarks $1.9B in September Investments
More than half of the monthly commitments were made within the pension giant’s credit portfolio.
UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement Proposes Pension, Benefits Increases
The Conservative Party government’s plans also include consolidating smaller pension funds and extending programs to spur investing in startups.
Pension Risk Transfers Poised for 2nd Strongest Year Ever
AT&T’s May transaction and other large PRTs push up the tally, Legal & General reports.
OMERS Deal Values Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment at $8B
That’s nearly five times its valuation in 2012, when Ontario Teachers’ sold its 79.53% stake for almost $1.3 billion.
US Corporate Pension Funding Status Keeps Climbing
After another month in which funded status improved, according to most projections, some models reached their highest points in more than a decade.
Canada Pension Plan Investments Lose 0.7% in 1st Half of Fiscal 2024
The pension giant also sold a buyout fund portfolio for C$2 billion and German wind assets for C$374 million.
GPIF’s ESG Investments Outperform Tokyo Stock Index
The Japanese government pension giant's ESG funds beat the TOPIX by 160 basis points over a 6-year period.
Navigating ESG in an Evolving Regulatory Environment
Speakers at CIO's Navigating ESG Livestream discussed what investors should expect from company reporting on ESG-related issues.
Korean Pension Giant Acquires Stake in US Private Equity Real Estate Firm
The $750 billion National Pension Service’s investment provides it with an undisclosed minority interest in San Francisco-based Stockbridge Capital.
Illinois SURS Hires Michael Schlachter as New CIO
Schlachter will replace Doug Wesley, whose retirement was announced recently.
Median Canadian Pension Plan Loses 3.7% in Q3
But median pension plans north of the border are up 1.6% year to date, according to Northern Trust.
Tepid Turnaround Seen for Alts, Once Investors’ Darlings
AUM growth decelerates and fundraising softens, Preqin reports.
Pennsylvania PSERS Reports Preliminary 3.54% Return for 2023
The $72.8 billion pension fund also launched a new strategic plan and hired an external derivatives manager.
Canada Pension Plan Increases Green, Transition Investments by 20% to C$79B
The pension fund also said its internal operations have reached carbon neutrality for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.