Pensions
What Do Pension Funds Worry Over Most?
NEPC survey says they are leery of rising interest rates, the Fed’s ability to handle inflation and profit margins.
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Pensions
U.S. Pension Funding Ratios Continue to Increase
Better equity performance and higher interest rates in October contribute to pensions nearing full funding.
Investment Consultants Reevaluate Priorities as Several Long-Tenured, Top Names Change Firms
COVID, growing shift to OCIO and other factors fueled ’Great Resignation.’
The Rise of 3rd Party Search Firms That Find Consultants
The process of bringing in the right investment advisers for asset allocators has reoriented how the consulting industry does business.
Asset Allocation
Higher Stocks Benefit US Corporate Plans in July
Despite lower discount rates, aggregate funding level for plans of S&P 1500 companies rose to 102%.
Newsmakers
Despite April’s Poor Equity Returns, Rising Discount Rates Improved Funded Status for Most Pensions
Last month had one of the highest single-month discount rate increases for many data collectors.
Asset Allocation
Broken China? Maybe Things Aren’t So Bad
Despite crackdowns on businesses and too much debt, the nation should resume its ascent, says NEPC.
Index-Besotted Institutions Miss Out on Good Deal: Stock Pickers
Sure, passive beats active hollow overall, but ferreting out the market beaters is worth it. Some pension funds heartily agree, some really don’t.
Asset Allocation
Endowments Should Hold on to Value Assets, NEPC Says
Growth assets and strong manager selection have helped endowments outperform this year.
Asset Management Culture
University Endowments Urged to Hold on to Private Commitments
For allocators, keeping a long-term investment horizon in the face of immediate challenges is key, NEPC says.
Asset Management Culture
Former FEG Chief Executive Scott Harsh Takes Consulting Job at NEPC
He’s coming out of retirement to help the firm expand its presence in the Southeast and Midwest.
Market Moves
Plan Sponsors See Recession in Three Years, Lower Targets
NEPC survey finds LDI investors have better-funded plans.
Endowments and Foundations Sticking It Out with China
Despite volatility, long-term institutional investors see no reason to change strategy, NEPC study says.
Oft-Touted Risk Premia Strategies Show Their Weak Side
Meant as hedge fund replacements, they haven’t kept up with the market, though they’ve improved this year.
Asset Allocation
San Antonio Fire and Police Wants More Private Investments
New consultant NEPC suggests targets will be achieved by keeping a steady pace in commitments.