Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Earns 4.2% in 1st Half of 2024
The Canadian pension fund’s asset value increased nearly C$12 billion for the year to June 30.
Asset Allocation
Annual Return for Australia’s Future Fund Termed ‘Very Strong’
A 9.1% return in fiscal 2024 added A$18.8 billion to the sovereign wealth fund’s portfolio.
Small-Cap Stocks Usually Surge in Presidential Years—but Not This One So Far
Large-caps continue to dominate, upending the historical pattern, as outlined in a Royce study.
CPPIB, Blackstone Acquire Australian Data Center Operator
The duo will purchase AirTrunk from a consortium of investors.
UK’s Largest Pension Buys $531M Worth of Homes From Blackstone Joint Venture
The Universities Superannuation Scheme has acquired a portfolio of 3,000 shared-ownership residences from Sage Homes.
NFL Will Allow Private Equity Stakes; These Funds Are Likely to Invest
The National Football League has vetted a short list of firms who will be allowed to purchase stakes in its teams.
Active Investing Will Boost Endowment Growth Over Other Institutional Investors, Cerulli Forecasts
A new report projects endowment assets will grow 7.9% over the next five years, compared with 4.7% and 4.2%, respectively, for public and corporate defined benefit plans.
Macalester College Endowment to Outsource Investment Management
The school is shuttering its internal investment office and transferring its duties to management firm Investure.
NBIM Commits 900M Euros to Renewable Energy Fund
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners CI V will invest in wind, solar energy, energy distribution and storage.
CDPQ, Canada Growth Fund Invest in MKB Energy Transition Fund
The funds, alongside BDC Capital and IQ, will allocate C$145 million to the MKB Partners Fund III.
Equities Fuel Kentucky Teachers’ Pension’s 12.3% Fiscal 2024 Gains
The TRS’ annuity trust’s asset value grew to nearly $26 billion despite missing its benchmark by more than 150 basis points.
Norway’s Pension Fund Global Returns 2.1% in Q2; Asset Value Rises to $1.69T
Equities were responsible for the sovereign wealth fund’s 8.6% first half gains.
CPPIB Ekes Out 1% Gain in Q1, Promotes Caitlin Gubbels to Head of Private Equity
Public and private assets helped the pension fund swing from a loss one year earlier to raise its asset value to $471.5 billion.
New York State Pension Boosts Private Equity Investments
More than half of the $1.3 billion in June commitments were made within the NYSCRF’s PE portfolio.
UK’s Nest Hires J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global for Timberland Fund
The fund will seek timberland investments that promote sustainable forestry practices.