Regulation
Auditor Says Kentucky Pensions Not Compliant with Transparency Laws
KRS says the report is ‘highly flawed’ and ‘unfairly slammed’ its efforts.
Tag: Pension
Newsmakers
Ontario Teachers Tags With Alphabet to Launch Tech-based Infrastructure Company
New firm spun out of Google parent’s urban innovation business.
Newsmakers
Exclusive: How a More than $50 Billion Bet Boosted CalPERS Returns
A large move into equity factor investing was key for largest US pension.
Research
Alternative strategy seeks to increase returns, improve funded status, avoid ‘death spiral.’
Public, Church Pension Plans Face Similar Challenges
Alternative strategy seeks to increase returns, improve funded status, avoid ‘death spiral.’
Taxpayer Costs Rise When States Move Out of DB Pensions
Research says changing benefits for new hires does not solve funding shortfalls.
Risk
Norway Pension Giant Earns 2.95% in Q2 on Strong Equities, Fixed Income
Central Bank suggests adjusting GPFG's benchmark to increase North American equities.
Private Equity Steers Iowa PERS to 8.35% Return
Fund beats 2018 performance and assumed rate, but just misses benchmark.
Public, Church Pension Plans Face Similar Challenges
Alternative strategy seeks to increase returns, improve funded status, avoid ‘death spiral.’
Newsmakers
Top CIO Finalists and Managers Announced for December 12 Innovation Awards Gala
Leading asset owner and manager nominees to headline Dec. 12 ceremony and investors forum.
Regulation
Pension Funds Sue Novo Nordisk for $1.75 Billion over Alleged Collusion
Lawsuit claims pharmaceutical firm engaged in insulin price fixing, and misled investors.
Risk
AP3 Returns 10.8% in First Half of 2019
Despite strong returns, $38.8 billion fund underperformed benchmark.
Research
Private Equity Powers Public Pension Portfolios
For the seventh straight year, private equity is the top performer for US public pensions.
Game Changer? Challenge to Pension Plan Could Bring More Lawsuits
If the Supreme Court backs beneficiaries over US Bank’s overfunded program, look for more actions against company retirement funds.
Risk
Ontario Teachers’ Returns 6.3% in First Half of 2019
C$201.4 billion fund boosts its fixed income holdings to counter global slowdown.