Private Equity Keeps Ontario Teachers’ Strong in 2018
Despite a volatility snag to its funded status, plan is still fully funded.
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New Jersey Posts Mixed Results in Meeting Benchmarks
The state pension fund is only surpassing its 10- and 20-year goals, falling short over other periods.
Virginia Pension in Worse Shape to Weather Crash than in 2008
Stress test finds state system remains at risk despite pension reforms.
BNP Paribas AM Plans New Coal Exclusion Policy
Guidelines intended to target thermal coal industry, align with Paris Agreement.
The Ontario Health Pension Turns in 2% Return for Tough 2018
Fund’s performance last year was driven by active management decisions.
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Cutting Volatile Energy Stocks
Norway wants to reduce portfolio’s vulnerability to oil’s tendency to crash.
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Flexes Its Muscles
Norway’s pension giant has divested from 240 firms since 2012.
Rhode Island Pension Beats Benchmarks
State retirement system’s investments return 4.14% in January.
Michigan Endowment Dips Toe into Crypto Pool
University reveals $3 million investment in cryptonetwork fund.
One Swedish Pension Reserve Did Well in 2018, With a Bittersweet Caveat
Thanks to unlisted assets, AP6 fund beats the market and peers, but not its record from last year.
LDI Portfolio Construction May Get Trickier in 2019
As funds lock in 2018 gains, high-quality fixed income could become harder to find, Goldman Sachs exec says.
Another Swedish Pension Shield Had a Not-Great 2018
Two of the nation’s four retirement system reserves experienced lackluster returns last year.
Australia is Killing It in the Long Game
How diversification is key to the nation’s sovereign wealth fund’s performance.