Pension Gender Gap Creates $59,000 Shortfall for Women
Study finds that since 2013, women have received, on average, 1% of their salary less in employer pension contributions each year.
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Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board Approves Rescue Plan
The plan, something of a poster child for America’s struggling pension funds, includes a normal retirement age of 58, with an early retirement age of 53, as well as a benefit multiplier of 2.5%.
The Pace of Trump’s Policy Agenda – Three Big ‘Ifs’
Three conditions that could change PIMCO's outlook.
Proposed UK Pension Reform Could Cut Benefits for Millions
Government proposal suggests lowering the rate at which it increases payments to compensate for inflation.
As Investors Search for More Alternatives to Boost Returns, Private Equity Tops the List
Institutional investors complain about not finding the right opportunities, terms and possible partners, particularly when investing in private equity, real estate, infrastructure and hedge fund deals.
Greenwich Associates: Active Management Can Thrive in Certain Niches
Where some markets remain “complex, opaque and illiquid," active management can play a bigger role, Greenwich says.
Milwaukee County Pension Fund Head Resigns Amid Overpayment Problem
County supervisor pushing to merge the county pension into the state system.
Goldman Sachs Acquires Verus Investors' Strategic Partnership Unit
Unit will become part of firm’s outsourcing solutions business.
Mission-Related Investing Gains Traction
Climate change is a top consideration for 41% of colleges and universities surveyed.
Four Women Running Major University Endowments Left Jobs in Recent Months
Recruiter says departures are not about being female.
DOL Rule Generates More Fiduciary Buzz Among Institutions
A best practice includes creating an appropriate investment policy.
CalPERS Shift to De-Risk Portfolio Post-Election Cost $900 Million in Potential Returns
Nation’s largest pension fund reduced its exposure to global equities from 51% to 46%.
Class Action Reform Bill Could Hurt Pension Funds, Institutional Investors, Law Firms
Bill may prohibit institutional investors from hiring the same law firm more than once.
London Stock Exchange Group Issues ESG Reporting Guidance
Investors desire a standard approach on how companies report their environmental, social and governance practices.
Private Equity Managers Expect Less Uncertainty in 2017
Only 38% are planning to increase foreign transactions.