Public Pension Plans Reach 5-Year High of 83.1% Funded
The funds returned 9.47% in fiscal 2024, according to a National Conference of Public Employees Retirement System study.
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Canada’s CDPQ Inks Another Alternative Energy Deal
The pension fund has launched a joint venture with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to invest in renewable energy infrastructure.
Swedish Pension Fund AP2 Returns 8.2% in 2024
The investment performance raises the pension’s asset value to $42.9 billion.
Could Retirement Finance Reform Reboot the European Economy?
A solution answer may lie in rethinking pension finance—specifically, a major expansion of funded retirement solutions such as defined contribution workplace savings.
NYC Pension Systems Name Valerie Red-Horse Mohl as Deputy CIO
In charge of responsible investing at the $279 billion systems, Red-Horse Mohl will oversee diverse and emerging manager programs; ESG investing; and targeted investment programs.
SEC Announces Unit to Protect Investors From Crypto, AI Scams
The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will be led by Laura D’Allaird, who was co-chief of the predecessor Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.
Climate Advocacy Group Rates Canada’s Largest Pensions
From CDPQ’s B+ all the way down to AIMCo’s F, Shift graded Canadian pension funds on their decarbonization efforts—or lack thereof.
Aaron DiCenzo Named Interim CIO of STRS Ohio
The head of alternative investments at the controversy-riddled fund will take over from Matt Worley on April 1.
Foreign Equities Spur Japan GPIF’s Q3 Rebound
After a dismal second quarter, the pension giant posted a 4.3% return to raise its asset value to $1.69 trillion.
Ken Lee Named Caltech CIO
The investment chief, who will helm the university’s $4.5 billion endowment, will join from the Children’s Health medical center in Dallas.
AP3 Returns 10.3% in 2024, Assets Rise to $51.8B
The Swedish pension confirmed its return to investing in emerging markets last year.
Mercer to Acquire Investment Consultant SECOR Asset Management
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
US College, University Endowments Returned 11.2% Last Year
According to the 2024 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments, 658 institutions, representing $873.7 billion in assets, reported a $30 billion increase in spending.
What Does a Trade War Mean for Equities?
Tariffs provide uncertainty for equity, but markets appear to become accustomed to them.
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