Pensions
Five CalPERS Board Members Take Sides in Election Race
Margaret Brown, a frequent critic of investment staff and the board, is up for re-election—and some of her peers are supporting her opponent.
Tag: Henry Jones
Pensions
CalPERS Retirees Call for Board President to Resign
The demand for Henry Jones’ ouster is the latest fallout from the resignation of CalPERS CIO Ben Meng following complaints he violated state ethics rules.
Newsmakers
CalPERS CIO Ben Meng’s Departure Linked to Questions on His Financial Disclosure
At issue: allegations of unreported stock transactions and also his holdings in three private equity firms the plan invested in, including Blackstone and Carlyle.
Asset Management Culture
Board Member Sues CalPERS over Alleged Retaliation
Margaret Brown claims she was wrongly punished ‘to silence one of the only watchdogs on the CalPERS board’ and seeks to dispute discipline.
Corporate Moves
CalPERS Critic Left Off Investment Committee
As panel is downsized to 9 members, Margaret Brown is removed from the list. Also gone: State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Newsmakers
Breaking News: CalPERS Board President Henry Jones Beats Challenger
Jones beat former board member J.J. Jelincic in a heated race that dealt with CalPERS investment policy and past sexual harassment charges