Union Files Legal Challenge Over OMERS’ Early Retirement Policy
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is also calling for a review of the pension fund’s investment decisions.
Risk
How Endowments and Foundations Can Energize Flagging Returns
A better assessment of risk and active management can turn things around, says a report from NACUBO and Nuveen.
War of the Celeb Investors: Cathie Wood vs. Michael Burry
The Big Short seer bets against the momentum queen’s suddenly weak ETF.
Private Equity Powers Record-Breaking Pension Returns
The asset class has outperformed even public equities for many institutional investor portfolios.
‘Crypto Mom’ Pushes Back Against SEC Over Poloniex Fine
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the regulator needs ‘sensible solutions’ regarding crypto exchanges.
Allocator Insights Webinar August 17: Consultant’s View
Taylor Mammen, Heidi Poon, and David Tatkow will discuss the best opportunities for investors at 2 p.m.
Woodman, Don’t Spare That Tree: Lumber Price Spiral Is Now Over
The tab for this construction-centric wood, which figures in many asset allocators’ alt strategies, has dropped back as production finally expands.
NY State Pension Fund Scrutinizes Shale Oil, Gas Companies
The fund will evaluate 42 firms that it says are ill prepared for a transition to a low-carbon environment, including ConocoPhillips, Hess, and Marathon Oil.
Actuarial Assumptions Do Not Affect Actual DB Costs
‘Experience studies’ and certain types of modeling will help plan sponsors find a better balance between assumptions and experience to avoid future cost surprises.
Domestic Equities Weigh Down Japan’s Pension Giant
GPIF’s $1.7 trillion portfolio cools off to start fiscal 2021 after a historic 2020.
Goldman: Dollar Rally Will Fizzle
The greenback has advanced almost 4% since May, buts headwinds await, the firm warns.
Ceres Launches Program to Help Food Sector Reach Paris Agreement Goals
The group says the global food system accounts for one-third of the world’s emissions, and it wants institutional investors’ help to engage the highest polluters.
Giant Tech Stocks Primed for Another Slide, Says Sage
Last Friday's strong jobs report signals the rise of lesser lights in the market, Leuthold’s Jim Paulsen predicts.
S&P: Single-Employer Pensions Can Strain Illinois City Budgets
Poor discipline, an inability to reform, and demographics at public safety officer pensions could hurt municipalities’ credit.
Texas ERS Hacker Gets 8 Years in Prison
Olumide Morakinyo created unauthorized accounts for participants who hadn’t set them up.