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.
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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.
Nomination Period Open for 2025 CIO Lists and Awards
Chief Investment Officer would like your help identifying the industry’s best for our annual recognition programs.
Asset Managers and Service Providers Can Apply for 2025 CIO Industry Innovation Awards
This year, asset manager and service provider firms can directly apply to participate in the 2025 awards program. The application deadline is June 13.
Commercial Real Estate by the Numbers
The market is facing in a period of stagnation, muted property transaction activity, a supply-demand imbalance and lingering public-private real estate valuation challenges.
Abu Dhabi, Vietnam SWFs Strike Deal to Seek Co-Investments
The agreement follows an October 2024 agreement between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates to remove nearly all tariffs on each other’s exports.
CPP Investments Assets Reach $490B After Big Quarterly Gain
Canada’s largest pension fund returned 3.8% last quarter and has returned 8.6% over the nine-month fiscal year-to-date period.
Corporate Pensions Continue Funding Surplus Rise in January
Strong markets, steady discount rates push funded status higher and higher.