Tag: David Eager

Pensions August 9, 2021

Kentucky Pension Fund Reports Record 25% Return for Fiscal 2021

The strong showing lifts long-term return rates above assumed rates for the first time in a decade.

Pensions August 19, 2020

Kentucky Retirement Systems Returns 1.2% for Fiscal 2020

State pension plans collectively beat their benchmarks, but fall far short of their peers.

Asset Management Culture March 10, 2020

Exclusive: Kentucky Retirement’s Executive Director Says Proposed Board Split Will Increase Taxpayer Burden

David Eager shares his thoughts on proposed legislation that would split the current board into three entities.

Pensions February 6, 2020

Kentucky Governor’s Budget Plan Would Cut State Pension Contributions

State retirement system pegs the shortfall at $83 million, but Beshear says it’s $25 million.

Industry White Papers

Case Study: Choosing an Index is an Active Decision In this dynamic market, investors are finding unique strategies to address their unique goals.

Russell Investments 10×10 Report: Diversity & Inclusion Hear firsthand how the world’s leading asset owners and asset managers face the challenge of D&I.

Revisiting Earnings Acceleration as a Source of Diversifying Excess Returns Is earnings acceleration an underused source of diversification and excess return? See what the new data shows.

A customized approach to ESG doesn’t have to be expensive Many investors are finding that off-the-shelf approaches are not meeting their organization’s unique ESG needs. This case study explores how Invesco created a suite of ESG mandates which track custom-built indexes for a large US-bank, focusing on specific environmental and social issues.

Investing in Companies That Are Shaping the Future For institutional investors, particularly public plans, the need for diverse and uncorrelated returns is paramount. Both traditional global equity investors and those committed to sustainable investment agendas would benefit from an actively managed allocation to the decarbonization theme.