Norway Renews US Real Estate Push
Norges Bank Investment Management has secured 45% of real estate venture with US giant Prologis.
News Archive: Jan - 2014
ABP Dumps Investments in Fukushima Plant Operator
TEPCO has
been added to the Dutch pension’s exclusion list for failure to uphold ESG
standards.
CalSTRS CIO Appointed to UNPRI Board
The
ESG-focused initiative has selected Chris Ailman as the seventh member of its advisory
committee.
CalPERS to Vote on Final Stage of ALM Plan
Higher mandatory contributions will be the likely outcome for California’s public employers.
Local Government Funds Get Help on FX Fees
UK government pensions could save thousands in excess FX fees, Russell Investments has claimed.
Record Investment in European Venture Capital
Investors fly to Europe as small businesses take off.
North Carolina Pension Faces Forensic Investigation
An independent
firm has been hired to examine the $83 billion fund, including potential
violations of securities laws, corruption, and lack of transparency.
Inflation: the Surprise of 2014?
Investors have voiced inflation concerns—but are they worried in the wrong direction?
CIO Profile: Alcoa’s Ron Barin on Risk Factors, PRT, and his ‘Decent’ Jump Shot
In a rare interview, Barin explains why volatility is a poor measure of risk and a bulk annuity purchase isn’t in the cards now for the aluminum giant.
London Pensions Dump Merger, Back Collective Investment
Borough councils are to be presented with a business case and “ambitious” time scale to set up investment vehicles.
George Goodman, Money World’s Adam Smith, Dies at 83
TV
show host, author, and friend of Warren Buffett, Goodman broke down finance
into money matters for public and expert consumption.
Chrysler Buyout to Generate Cash Tsunami for UAW Medical Trust
The retiree health fund stands to collect $4.4 billion in cash payouts and contributions following the sale of its 41% stake in Chrysler to Fiat.
Roubini: Emerging Markets on the Up, Developed Markets Stay Anaemic
Dr. Doom has predicted a slight global growth increase for 2014, but there’s still plenty of gloomy views for advanced economies.
A Happy New Year for Canadian Pensions
Aon Hewitt data has found the median funded ratio of pension funds in the Great White North topped 93% in 2013.
NYC's New Mayor to Pursue Pension Investments in Affordable Housing
Bill de Blasio said he will push to allocate more of the city’s $144 billion pension assets in cheaper housing as part of his progressive reform.