Texas Employees CIO Tom Tull to Retire
He built out alternatives at the $29 billion retirement system soon after joining.
Pensions
CPPIB Commits $300 Million to Join IT Firm Buyout Deal
The Canadian pension fund would hold a 24% stake in tech consultant Virtusa after the transaction closes.
Actuarial Projections: Virus Might Cause ‘Meaningful’ Increase in Death Rate for Elderly
An extra 300,000 fatalities for seniors could raise the figure to 4.7% by year’s end.
Virginia Pension Fund Returns 1.4% in 2020
Despite weak gains, $81.6 billion trust fund outperforms benchmark during fiscal year.
Investment Chiefs Leave Kentucky Retirement Systems for Consulting Firm
The struggling pension system will search for replacements after Rich Robben, Andy Kiehl depart at the end of September.
Just Minor Adjustments to Portfolio Are the Smartest Move, 3 Key CIOs Say
A trio of investment chiefs overseeing a half-trillion dollars are preparing their funds for low interest rates without drastically overhauling portfolios.
UK Women Lose Court Challenge Against Pension Age Increase
Ruling could affect 4 million British women. Activists vow to take the case to Supreme Court.
PBGC Multiemployer Program to Become Insolvent by 2026
Agency warns that without legislation, it won’t be able to provide financial assistance to 1,400 plans.
North Carolina State Pension Hits Record $108.5 Billion Market Value
The fund’s portfolio has added nearly $15 billion in value since markets tumbled in March.
Ohio Teamsters Pension Fund Seeks Benefits Reduction
The Building Material Drivers Local 436 pension plan is expected to run out of money by 2023.
US Corporate Pensions See Largest Monthly Funding Gain Since 2003
Funding boost helped by combination of robust investment gains and rising discount rates.
World’s Largest Pension Funds’ AUM Up 8% in 2019
Report finds size matters, as the larger the fund, the higher the compound annual growth rate was from 2014 to 2019.
Sept 10: Live Conversation with CalPERS’ Anne Simpson and ISS’ Viola Lutz on Climate Risk and Financial Performance
Register now to reserve your space at tomorrow’s CIO's Allocator Insights webinar.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Invests $350 Million in Indian Private Credit
The fund is teaming up with Indian private debt manager Edelweiss Group.
Korean Pension Giant Weathers COVID-19 Crash During First Half
The $635.5 billion fund was aided by being overweight in fixed income and underweight in equities.