Research
Sweden’s AP2 Sees 9.1% Gains in 2017
Fund to continue its mission of implementing ESG practices into all investment decisions in 2018.
News
Research
Canadian DB Pensions Rise 4.4% in Q4, 9.7% for 2017
Low interest rates, and a rising global economy boosted returns.
Consortium to Launch $1B Program to Seed 6 PE Firms
Consultant says announcement from The Alaska Permanent Fund, UK Railways Pension Scheme, and The Wafra Group expected within next several days.
Newsmakers
KWAP Becomes First Malaysian Signatory for UN-Backed PRI
Fund is currently organizing environment-themed conference for July.
Corporate Moves
Pending Acquisition Approval, Danica Pension Shakes Up Board
Deal expected to close H1 2018.
Research
NC Retirement Systems Returns 13.5% in 2017
Pension fund assets grew $9.2 billion to $98.3 billion.
Newsmakers
Kroll Upgrades Chicago Bonds to A Rating
Boost hopes to help Second City’s pension predicaments.
Market Moves
Positive Economic Signals Show Market Tumble Will Be Short, Strategists Say
After a painful rout, does Tuesday’s turnaround mark a return to bullish times? Long-term fundamentals are too good to brush aside.
UK’s FCA to Investigate Private Pensions
Financial watchdog seeks comments on £40 billion non-workplace pension sector.
Canadian Pensions Report Seventh Consecutive Positive Quarter
US equities were the top-performing asset class.
Regulation
Faced with Underfunding, Connecticut Seeks Proposals Tuesday for Teachers Pension Plan
Proposal deadline 4:30 Tuesday; public hearing set for Wednesday.
Regulation
Kentucky Lawmakers Propose Casinos to Fix Ailing Pension
Public pensions would get 100% of proceeds from license fees and taxes for 20 years.
UBS: How the Market Is Showing It’s not Worried
Lower P/Es, buybacks, small investor trading, and the fear gauge don’t paint a picture of panic.
BT Group to Axe Future DB Accrual for 10,000 Managers
Company reviewing feedback, still in talks with CWU for non-managerial DB members.