Corporate DB Funding Level Nudged Upward in 2019
Large company plans gain a point, to 87%, Willis Towers Watson says.
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Meketa Shares Its Biggest Concerns for 2020
Slowing global economic growth, China’s economic rebalancing, and European uncertainty top the consultancy’s list.
Congress Reaches Deal for Miner Pension Rescue Bill
Miners union calls funding package passage ‘tremendous victory.’
Illinois Finalizes Move to Consolidate 650 Pensions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs legislation to merge hundreds of pensions to improve operational efficiencies and funding ratios
US Supreme Court Declines to Review Cranston Pension Case
Rhode Island city had been sued for suspending police, firefighter COLAs.
Market-Lagging Druckenmiller: I Was Wrong About Stocks
Famed investor had backed out of most equities so he missed 2019’s huge rally.
Finnish Pension Launches Sustainable ETF with $556 Million
Fund will exclude tobacco, fossil fuel, and weapons investments.
Investments in Fintech Hit Record High in Q3
Investments in firms are led by Asia, with China and India head to head for top spot in region.
Corporations Are Agreeing More to CalPERS Diversity Demands
More than 50% of the companies engaged by the largest US pension plan are agreeing to add women and minorities to their board.
Pennsylvania Inches Closer to Forming a New $83 Billion State Investment Office
State lawmakers aim to narrow a pension funding gap by merging investment activities.
2 More Aussie Pensions Eye Merger, Forming Down Under’s Largest Fund
Sunsuper and Qsuper hold consolidation talks on creating an A$183 billion portfolio.
Top 20 Endowment and Foundation CIOs
2019’s most innovative and influential corporate women and men.
Northeastern State Treasurers, Asset Managers Form Corporate Diversity Coalition
Shareholder activism group aims for more diversity in corporate governance.
Rhode Island Turns to Options and Emerging Markets Debt to Improve Funding
NEPC guides the state’s investment commission through the addition of new asset classes.
Case Study: Seeking More Agility, University of California Redesigns Fintech Platform
Collaborating with Solovis to transform data and processes, the university expects to save $2 million annually over 10 years with more agile platform.