Newsmakers
Danish Pension ATP Returns 8.9% for Q3
Fund’s return is the highest quarterly return in five years.
News
Newsmakers
Harvard Endowment Revamps Investment Approach
Investment management CEO says ‘disappointing’ returns symptomatic of ‘deep structural problems.’
Newsmakers
In Depth: China Congress Brings Investors Some Assurances
New policies aim to improve economy’s long-term growth potential.
Newsmakers
Rhode Island Pension Fund Returns 11.6%
Asset value rises to $8.2 billion under ‘Back to Basics’ strategy.
Newsmakers
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Cuts Assumed Rate of Return to 8%
Fund also terminates $259 million non-US equity mandate, opens manager search.
Newsmakers
Canadian Pension Funds Return 0.9% in Q3
Energy sector recovery has positive impact on stock market.
Research
FCA: Financial Services Complaints Rise Significantly
New reporting methods boost numbers, but increase is “still significant.”
Asset Management Culture
Scott Evans: We’re Living in a Period of Time that’s Extraordinary
CIO of NYC pensions explains how he’s reaching for yield.
Asset Allocation
In Depth: ESG Investing Is Here to Stay
As asset owners’ fervor surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing intensifies, sustainable investing has emerged as an integral part of investment frameworks. While the motivation behind...
Newsmakers
China Pension Fund Seeks Foreign Investments
Chairman of $316.6 billion fund cites diversification as motivation for overseas assets.
Carlyle Group Names New Co-CEOs, Co-CIO
Roles to begin January 1.
Report: Population Aging, Inequality to Hit Younger Generations Hardest
OECD says younger generations will face more challenges in retirement than current retirees
Canada, Europe Lead List of Most Responsible Asset Allocators
Six of the 25 most responsible asset allocators were based in Canada, while only two came from the US.
NEPC: Overfunded DB Plans Rise 10%
Survey finds 19% of defined benefit plans have a funded status higher than 101%.
Conning: Expenditures Continue to Pressure State Budgets
Fourth-quarter ‘State of the States’ report sees “no improvement” in state pension plan funding.