US Pensions Return 6.47% for Fiscal 2019, Miss Target
Market volatility, active management worked against all plan types.
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Canadian DB Plans Return 2.7% in Q2 2019
Total returns for the first half of the year register a robust 10.2%.
US Defined Benefit Plans Rise in Q2, Recoup Losses from Q4 2018
The 100 largest US public DB plans saw a $50 billion rise in funding during the quarter.
Canadian Defined Benefit Plans Return 2.5% in Q2
Plan sponsors saw second straight positive quarter despite May sell-off.
Canadian Diversified Pool Funds Return 2.2% in Q2
Returns are up more than 11% so far in 2019.
These Are the Top Private Equity Pension Funds in America
Space has returned 10.2% over the past decade.
US Sustainable Fund Investment Soars to Record High in H1 2019
The $8.9 billion in inflows in the first six months smashes 2018’s full-year record.
Most Hedge Funds Don’t Consider ESG Factors When Stockpicking
Skeptics remain in the industry, but overall allocations are improving.
European Alternatives Industry Hits €1.62 Trillion in Assets
Hedge funds remain largest part of alts, but private equity is growing faster.
US Corporate Pension Funding Rebounds from May Drubbing
The funded status of the 100 largest corporate DB plans edged higher to 88% in June.
Canadian DB Plans Flat in Q2 Despite Strong Returns
Falling bond yields prove too much for robust asset gains.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Releases Inaugural Climate Report
Fund details how it works climate risk into investing its nearly $150 billion in assets.
Hedge Funds Roar in 2019’s First Half
Equity strategies help steer the ship to best H1 gains since 2009.
Volatile Markets Are Spurring Defined Benefit Plan De-Risking
Survey also finds rising PBGC premiums encourage funding increases.
Female-Inclusive Investment Committees Are Outperforming Their Peers
Data shows gender-diverse investment teams help expand their thinking and strategic options.