New York Pension Plans Launch Fight to Dislodge 2 Amazon Directors
Protesting working conditions at the e-commerce giant’s warehouses, the city and state funds urge no votes on reelecting board members.
Tag: Thomas DiNapoli
Risk
New York Common, NYCERS, and Penn SERS to Divest Russian Investments
The public pension funds join a growing number of institutional investors pulling their money out of Russia.
Newsmakers
NY Pension Calls on Firms to Report Abuse, Harassment, Discrimination
Tesla, Starbucks, and Activision Blizzard have been targeted by the $279.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund.
Newsmakers
New York Common Returns 4.74% in Q3
This quarter’s returns were significantly better than the last one’s.
Regulation
New York Demands Political Disclosure From Twitter, Six Other Companies
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has filed seven shareholder proposals to force firms to reveal political spending.
Asset Allocation
NY Pension Shifts Global Equity Assets to Alts
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has also committed $2 billion to a climate transition index.
Risk
Wall Street Job Losses Surge Despite Profits Near Record Highs
The securities industry workforce in New York City is expected to decline by nearly 50% more than it did in 2020.
NY Comptroller Urges $15 Minimum Wage for Restaurant Workers
Many tipped employees are suffering financially, Tom DiNapoli says, and need better pay.
Asset Allocation
Record Returns Spur NY to Cut Assumed Return Rate to Below 6%
Employer contributions are also being reduced, while COLAs will be increased.
Asset Allocation
NY State Pension Fund Scrutinizes Shale Oil, Gas Companies
The fund will evaluate 42 firms that it says are ill prepared for a transition to a low-carbon environment, including ConocoPhillips, Hess, and Marathon Oil.
The Exxon Vote: Pension Supporters Stay Onboard to Advance Change
CalPERS, CalSTRS, and NY Common helped push through outside directors at the oil leviathan, rather than unload its shares.
Pensions
Market Rebound Spurs Record 33.55% Return for NY State Pension Fund
Equities helped boost the investment portfolio’s asset value by more than $60 billion to $254.8 billion.
Pensions
NY State Pension Commits to $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
The majority of commitments were for the world’s largest dedicated greenfield renewable energy fund.
Pensions
NY State Pension Restricts Oil Sands Investments
The $247.7 billion fund has its sights set on shale oil and gas companies next.
Asset Management Culture
NY State Pension Fund Strikes Climate Deals with Five Companies
Comptroller DiNapoli drops shareholder resolutions in exchange for commitments to greenhouse gas reductions.