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Alternatives February 27, 2020

Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Teachers’ Pension to Invest in Alts

$78.9 billion pension fund would be permitted to invest as much as 5% of portfolio in alternatives.

Pensions February 10, 2020

Georgia Teachers Win Big in Bill Meant to Help Retirement System’s Insolvency Woes

Legislation mandating stiff rules on state educators is scaled back after consistent opposition.

Regulation November 13, 2019

US Senators Introduce Miner Pension Rescue Bill

Bipartisan legislation aims to protect pensions for 92,000 coal miners.

Newsmakers April 18, 2017

Florida House Passes Retirement System Bill that Favors DC Plans

Bill proposes defined contribution plans become the new default.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?