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Manager Selection April 12, 2019

TRS Expands Diversity Recruiting by Partnering with Howard U

Albright: ‘Any number of Howard students may be tomorrow’s investments superstars – and we want them playing on our team for our members’ long-term financial security.’

Risk April 12, 2019

Goldman Puts Number on Odds of a Recession: Just 10%

Wall Street firm credits the Fed’s about-face for sunnier view.

Opinion April 11, 2019

At Pension Bridge: CIOs Debate Passive vs. Active, What Worries Them

At conference, Texas, Nebraska, and Minnesota chiefs mull over deep questions about how they deploy their capital

Asset Allocation April 11, 2019

At Pension Bridge: New Hawaii CIO Speaks on Hedge Funds

Elizabeth Burton finds value in a selective approach to an asset class that hasn’t done well lately.

Regulation April 11, 2019

Norway Reviews Ethical Guidelines

Government Pension Fund Global also introduces coal thresholds.

Regulation April 11, 2019

New Illinois Bill Would Consolidate more than 650 Police and Fire Pensions

Debates ensue over projected returns, transition costs, and throwing the fund’s impeccable funded ratio off-balance.

Regulation April 10, 2019

Senators Grill the Feds After Allowing Retirees to Receive Lump-Sum Benefits

Retirees sometimes left devoid of important information in buyout decision–making process, lawmakers argue.

Asset Allocation April 10, 2019

ESG Grows More Popular with Asset Managers

Some 75% of asset owners and 62% of asset managers hold ESG funds, BNP Paribas study says.

Risk April 10, 2019

Consolidation Among Top Priorities for UK’s PLSA

Pension industry trade group releases four-year work plan.

Corporate Moves April 10, 2019

Mass PRIM CIO, Cliff Asness Talk Career Lessons at Pension Bridge

Michael Trotsky reveals early challenges at the Bay State fund, Cliff Asness describes vexations of serving on an endowment committee.

Newsmakers April 10, 2019

Pension Bridge: 3 State Pension Plans Bare All on Funding Messes

At Pension Bridge, Dick Ingram, Dominic Garcia, and Glen Grell reveal how their programs ended up underfunded.

Alternatives April 9, 2019

Church Pension Invests $40 Million in Clean Energy Projects

Group also names Ellen Taggart as CFO, treasurer

Asset Allocation April 9, 2019

Is an Earnings Recession Really Coming?

Morgan Stanley says yes, CFRA says no.

Manager Selection April 9, 2019

OP-ED: The Art and Science of the New-Age Unicorn CFO

The new-age CFO works closely with the CIO to pursue a company’s long-term strategic welfare and management of the organization’s investment portfolios.

Asset Allocation April 9, 2019

CalPERS Investment Committee Rejects Tobacco Reinvestment Again

In a surprise move, investment committee member Jason Perez called for a vote on reinvesting in tobacco stocks, but his plan was shot down.