Newsmakers
Massachusetts Bill Calls for Fossil Fuel Divestment
State pension would have to remove thermal coal assets by year-end, fossil fuels by end of 2020.
News
IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast
US growth expected to be sluggish over the long term.
BlackRock Testing Private Aladdin-based Blockchain with Custodians
Aladdin-powered technology and risk management revenue increase 15% year-over-year, Q3 results report.
Newsmakers
Colorado PERA to Discuss State Pension Reforms Monday
If adopted, PERA could become 100% funded within 30 years.
Newsmakers
Kentucky Retirees Grow as Special Pension Session Is Pushed Back
Special legislative session may begin in early November.
Research
Funded Level for UK Pensions Tops 90% in September
Aggregate deficit declines by £62.4 billion.
Newsmakers
Princeton Endowment Returns 12.5%
Investments' value rises by $1.6 billion to $23.8 billion.
The Ins and Outs of Pension Risk Transfers
Following the $1.3 billion group annuity purchase of 45,000 International Paper pensions, Prudential’s senior vice president and actuary shows CIO how it’s done.
Newsmakers
Hong Kong’s MPF Pension on Track for Best Performance Since 2009
Although the titanic pension fund is poised for 15% returns, geopolitical climate could create problems in Q4.
Research
Corporate Pensions Reap Largest Gains in September
Funded status of 100 largest US corporate pension plans rises to 84.3%.
Newsmakers
Duke Endowment Returns 12.7%, Hits All-Time High
Endowment value climbs to record $7.9 billion.
Newsmakers
Yale’s Endowment Returns 11.3%, Below Higher Ed Median
Asset value rises nearly $2 billion to $27.2 billion.
Newsmakers
CIO Exclusive — Ray Dalio: How Bridgewater Will Succeed Without Me
The hedge fund king reflects on his seven-year transition, prepares for his eventual departure.
Newsmakers
NYC Pension Funds, RBC GAM Access Capital Team up for $450 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Investment includes first-of-its-kind program to support veterans.
Newsmakers
Switzerland’s Pension 2020 Rejected: Now What?
Voters dismissed the controversial pension reform bill, but where can the Swiss government go from here?