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Asset Management Culture February 13, 2020

Indiana Congressman Calls on CalPERS CIO To Be Fired

Ben Meng is too close to the Beijing regime, says lawmaker Jim Banks, joining earlier attack from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Newsmakers January 22, 2019

New California Governor Aims to Cut CalPERS, CalSTRS Debt

Gavin Newsom’s plan for the two largest US pension plans allocates more than $7 billion to reduce their unfunded liability and help California school districts with their contributions to pension costs.

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?