Revoking Dodd-Frank Transparency Provision Sparks Corruption Discussions
Bill would require disclosure of payments to foreign governments and possibly spotlight unaccounted revenue, but could give foreign governments an advantage.
News Archive: Feb - 2017
When 6.9% Isn't Enough
Some pension systems may be underfunded forever.
BrightScope Releases Annual Ranking of Top 30 401(k) Plans
Newcomer to list takes top spot.
Saginaw County Faces Unanticipated Rise in Pension Funding Contribution
County disappointed with estimates that require it to step in with another $4.5 million for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
Chinese Pension Funds Begin Investing in Equities, Bonds
The decision is a fundamental change in the way China’s pension funds are managed.
Pension Gender Gap Creates $59,000 Shortfall for Women
Study finds that since 2013, women have received, on average, 1% of their salary less in employer pension contributions each year.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board Approves Rescue Plan
The plan, something of a poster child for America’s struggling pension funds, includes a normal retirement age of 58, with an early retirement age of 53, as well as a benefit multiplier of 2.5%.
The Pace of Trump’s Policy Agenda – Three Big ‘Ifs’
Three conditions that could change PIMCO's outlook.
Proposed UK Pension Reform Could Cut Benefits for Millions
Government proposal suggests lowering the rate at which it increases payments to compensate for inflation.
As Investors Search for More Alternatives to Boost Returns, Private Equity Tops the List
Institutional investors complain about not finding the right opportunities, terms and possible partners, particularly when investing in private equity, real estate, infrastructure and hedge fund deals.
Greenwich Associates: Active Management Can Thrive in Certain Niches
Where some markets remain “complex, opaque and illiquid," active management can play a bigger role, Greenwich says.
Milwaukee County Pension Fund Head Resigns Amid Overpayment Problem
County supervisor pushing to merge the county pension into the state system.
Goldman Sachs Acquires Verus Investors' Strategic Partnership Unit
Unit will become part of firm’s outsourcing solutions business.
Mission-Related Investing Gains Traction
Climate change is a top consideration for 41% of colleges and universities surveyed.
Four Women Running Major University Endowments Left Jobs in Recent Months
Recruiter says departures are not about being female.