Coronavirus - COVID-19
Coronavirus Cases Should Rise in May, Gottlieb Says
The former FDA commissioner, and current pension plan asset manager, sounded alarms in January about the pathogen.
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CIO Roundtable (Part 3): The Coronavirus’ Chain Reaction on Asset Allocation, Modern Society, and Portfolio Performance
Chief investment officers discuss their approaches in keeping their asset allocation strategies distinct when asset performance is out of control.
CIO Roundtable (Part 2): Alternative Investment Performance in an Alternative Environment
Chief investment officers from leading institutions share their insights on alternative asset dynamics stimulated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Corporate Moves
CalSTRS COIO Debra Smith to Retire in May
The largest educator retirement system will soon search for her successor.
CIO Roundtable (Part 1): How Top Asset Allocators are Dealing with Today’s Volatile Market
Asset allocators from the most prominent US institutions offer wisdom and advice to the industry and discuss the pandemic’s effects on their funds.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes Postpones Retirement Because of Coronavirus
The decision came after a request from the board, which said it needs time to conduct an executive search.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalSTRS Prepares its Employees to Shelter in Place
The retirement system has closed its member service locations and temporarily suspended its contact center to adhere to the state mandate.
Asset Management Culture
NC State Pension Weathers Market Turmoil Well as Others Crumble
‘You can’t be a gambler, and you can’t profess to have a crystal ball,” says state treasurer Dale Folwell.
Asset Management Culture
Exclusive: CalSTRS Develops Quarantine Plans
As coronavirus cases increase, the investment office of the California educator fund has developed plans in case investment staff are quarantined.
Market Moves
Trio of Pension Giants Takes on ESG Naysayers
CalSTRS, USS, Japan’s GPIF warn public companies and asset managers to adapt or die.
Corporate Moves
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes to Retire in September
Head of $252.4 billion pension fund to step down after more than 18 years on the job.
The Untapped Potential of Infrastructure Investments’ Influence on Humanity
Investments in infrastructure can perpetuate on the advancement of our societies, while providing attractive defensive elements to a portfolio.
Pensions
CalSTRS Revamps ESG Guidelines
The new guidance is meant to help the pension system engage companies in its portfolio where it can have the most impact.
Manager Selection
CalPERS Board President Wants Transparency in Second Term
Fresh off his re-election campaign, Henry Jones pledges good governance, a focal point of his platform.
Asset Allocation
CalSTRS Rejects Fossil Fuel Divestment
A report details CalSTRS policy of engaging fossil fuel companies rather than dumping their stock, which it sees as a last resort and potentially harmful to the portfolio.