Newsmakers
State Employee Retirements at CalPERS Jump 15% in 2020
The pension system says the spike was ‘predicted’ and figured into planning for the $389 billion fund.
Tag: chief investment officers
Corporate Moves
Northwestern Names Amy Falls New VP and CIO
She will be the first woman to oversee the $12.2 billion endowment.
Newsmakers
Jacque Millard, Longtime Intermountain Healthcare CIO, Has Retired
The allocator, who spent nearly 28 years at the fund, is mulling over her next move, while filling her schedule with advisory commitments.
CIO Hosts Geopolitics Webinar at 2 p.m. ET Today
Walter Kress, Phillip Nelson, and Jason Thomas will help CIOs see around corners.
Veteran Series: How Bob Maynard Turned PERSI Around
The stickler for a conventional investing style talks about his start in the business.
Asset Management Culture
CalPERS Not Ready to Pick CIO
Several finalists have been interviewed for the top spot, but an expected January decision has been delayed.
(Exclusive) Triage: How a Virus, a Mission and NYC’s Most Vulnerable Created a Story of Hope
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as markets were rapidly crashing, MSK’s CIO and investment team were asked to redeploy 30% of the staff to serve the Cancer Center’s broader mission.
Corporate Moves
WK Kellogg CIO Joel Wittenberg to Go into Consulting
The philanthropy has launched a search for a replacement.
Asset Management Culture
New CalPERS CIO Could See $2.4 Million Payout
That compensation is tied to five-year goals as part of an effort to reduce turnover at the largest public pension in the US.
Asset Management Culture
New Investment Restrictions Coming for CalPERS CIO
The resignation of CalPERS CIO Ben Meng on ethics charges revolving around his investments spurred board to review new restrictions.
Corporate Moves
Tulane Investment Chief Jeremy Crigler to Retire
Richard Chau and Julia Mord will take over as interim CIO and interim deputy CIO, respectively, to manage the fund’s $1.4 billion portfolio.
Asset Management Culture
California Opens Investigation into Former CalPERS CIO Meng
He could face penalties of $5,000 per violation if he is found to have breached ethics regulations.
Newsmakers
CalPERS CIO Ben Meng Resigns from Nation’s Largest Pension Fund
Deputy chief Dan Bienvenue will take over until the retirement system finds a replacement.
Asset Allocation
US Insurers Aren’t as Concerned About Climate Risk as Global Peers, GSAM Finds
Just half of American carriers consider global warming during their investment process, versus more than 70% of their European and Asian counterparts.
Corporate Moves
Class of 2019 NextGens: Where Are They Now?
One year later, the most recent class of future leaders is moving up and shaping investment decisions in a markedly changed landscape.