Risk
Ontario Pension Board Returns 10.8% in 2017
Fund’s investments were managed by government-created management corporation for the first time.
News
OECD Forecasts Robust Investment Growth Through 2019
Global economy expected to grow 3.9% each of the next two years.
Norges Bank Releases ESG Exclusions
Bank cuts companies that derive 30% income or power from coal.
Calif. Treasurer Calls for Assault Weapons Divestment
John Chiang urges institutional investors to divest from sellers of military-style weapons.
NYS Common Cracks Down on Corporate Board Diversity
Diversity agreements made with four Fortune 500 companies.
Newsmakers
CalSTRS Not on Board with Tesla’s Proposed Compensation Package
Cites issues with ‘lack of focus on profitability for the company.’
Alternatives
CalPERS Report Details Role in Dakota Pipeline Controversy
Engagement led to 17 banks disengaging from the project.
Risk
Sears to Contribute $407 Million to Pension Plans
Retailer will use proceeds from two loans to provide funding.
UK Pension Funded Levels Fall in February
Deficits rise over the month, but are down sharply from a year ago.
Appeals Court Remands Successor Liability Case
Ruling finds in favor of pension seeking recovery from firm that bought its predecessor.
UK Proposes Increasing Pension Watchdog’s Powers
Government white paper suggests giving The Pensions Regulator (TPR) the ability to levy ‘punitive fines.’
BT Reaches Deal with CWU to Close DB Scheme
Union to vote on proposals in the coming weeks.
CDPQ to Expand In-House Private Equity Team
Pension aiming to cut outside PE costs, boost Singapore office.
Wilshire: Ups and Downs for Domestic Large, Small Cap Stocks in 2017
High-yield managers continue 10-year index struggle.
Asset Allocation
Mass. Bill Calls for Firearms Divestment
Proposed legislation would require state pension to dump firms that sell firearms and ammunition.