Risk
Critical Cyber Controls
What are the key controls and processes for supporting effective cybersecurity in asset management?
News
Market Moves
Volatility: Treasury Bonds Fluctuating Even More Than Stocks
The price swings on government paper these days are ‘extremely elevated,’ according to the Bespoke Investment Group.
Asset Allocation
At Least 8 States Buy Israeli Bonds Totaling More Than $100M to Support War Against Hamas
Moody’s warns that a prolonged conflict could hurt the country’s credit rating.
Pensions
Netherlands Ranks 1st Among 47 Global Pension Systems
The 2023 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index ranked pension funds around the world on adequacy, sustainability and integrity; the US got a C+.
Risk
How to Analyze Investments’ Hacking Vulnerability
Can tools like the ISS ESG Cyber Risk score help institutional investors navigate exposure to digital attacks?
Asset Allocation
CalPERS’ Private Equity Allocation Remains Nearly $7B Under Target in Q3
The New York State Common Retirement Fund recorded the largest overallocation among global pension funds at $11.7 billion.
Risk
Preparations Are Key to Weathering Cybersecurity Incidents
The SEC’s new cybersecurity rules and the importance of having an action plan were the subject of CIO’s Cybersecurity livestream.
Regulation
Complex Products, Including Crypto, Highlighted in SEC Exam Priorities
Variable annuities, certain REITs and private holdings were other examples listed in the notice.
Manager Selection
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Names Nancy Orr as New CIO
Starting the transition on November 1, Orr has more than 20 years of experience in institutional investing.
Market Moves
So Interest Rates Won’t Rise Anymore, Eh? Not So Fast
Lombard’s Blitz makes the case for why the Fed will keep hiking, all the way up to 6.5%.
Regulation
Industry Opposition Hardens Against SEC’s Proposal on AI, Conflicts
Though the comment period ended three days ago, panelists at a Security Traders Association conference offered continued criticisms of the controversial SEC proposal.
Manager Selection
Interim Sharcus Steen Appointed Long-Term CIO of University System of Maryland Foundation
The new investment chief, who spent 15 months in the interim role, was recognized as a CIO NextGen honoree in 2021.
Risk
How To Vet a Provider’s Cybersecurity Processes
Speakers at CIO’s Cybersecurity livestream offered tips on assessing partners’ defenses that aim to keep hackers at bay.
Asset Allocation
San Diego County Pension Returns 9.6% in Fiscal 2023
SDCERA edges its benchmark by 20 basis points while raising its asset value to nearly $15.9 billion.
Regulation
Congressman Calls for Proxy Firms to Register With SEC
Wisconsin’s Bryan Steil repeated the thesis of proposed legislation at an STA conference on Thursday: Proxy firms should register and disclose conflicts.