Risk
Church Pension Group Beats Benchmarks
$13.5 billion fund has $2.7 billion in commitments to limited partnerships.
News
The SEC Wants to Lower Futures Minimum Margin Requirements
Proposition could have a substantial impact on the futures market.
Newsmakers
Robin Diamonte to Receive CIO’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award
UTC’s CIO, considered by many to be a master of the industry, to be honored during awards night at NY Public Library.
Market Moves
Ray Dalio Calls for Investing in Gold Amid Troubling Times
The hedge fund kingpin says the allure of stocks will wane.
Regulation
Brazil’s Lower House Delays Pension Reform Vote, Irking Investors
The Chamber of Deputies will take until August to vote, and the Senate will need at least two months after that.
Newsmakers
Nominate The Most Incredible Asset Owners and Managers for the 2019 CIO Innovation Awards
Nominations for this year's 10th annual bash close August 3.
TPR Issues Guidance for UK Defined Contribution Plans
New laws that incorporate ESG requirements take effect in October.
UK, Dutch Authorities Bust €24 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Six suspects allegedly used ‘typosquatting’ to target over 4,000 victims in 12 countries.
Newsmakers
California State Controller Eyes CalPERS Private Prison Divestment
The issue of CalPERS divesting from private prison companies CoreCivic and The GEO Group isn’t dead after all.
Market Moves
OK, the China Trade Talks Are Tough, But What Would a Pact Look Like?
More US goods bought, less tech transfer, and an enforcement mechanism. Maybe.
Regulation
Kentucky Tries to Head Off Looming Pension Crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin asks special session of legislature this time to revamp quasi-government agencies’ retirement plans.
Newsmakers
Brunel CEO Dawn Turner Resigns
Departing chief says £30 billion pooled fund needs ‘different style of leadership.’
Newsmakers
Dutch Pension APG Signs Government Climate Agreement
Paris Agreement-based policy signatories represent $3.3 trillion in assets under management.
Corporate Moves
CalPERS Makes Global Fixed Income Managing Director Official
Fund veteran Arnold B. Phillips had been serving as interim head since May 2018.