Newsmakers
This Week’s CIO Summit: Asset Owners to Debate ESG, Team Building, Capital Preservation
Second day will wrap up the conference with a closed-door, CIO-only session.
News Archive: May - 2019
Canadian Plan Sponsors Rebound Strongly to Return 7% in Q1
US, Canadian equities were top-performing asset classes.
At Morningstar: PIMCO CEO Sees Growing Business in Private Credit Market
While currently a small part of overall business, private credit could help pension funds meet returns.
People Moves Roundup
Majedie Creates a New Role, NISA Advisers Makes Some Director Moves, and More.
Newsmakers
Papa John’s Founder Is Bailing, Good News for Hedge Fund
With the disgraced John Schnatter selling his stake, hedge operator Starboard gets a decent shot at a turnaround of the pizza company.
At SALT: CPPIB Goes Long in Emerging Markets
Canadian pension plan eyes growth in emerging markets as valuations get bubbly in the developed world.
At Morningstar: Heavy Corporate Debt Could Affect Equities
Corporate debt could hit ‘wall of maturity’ in a few years, Morningstar panelists say.
Newsmakers
Next Week’s CIO Summit: Asset Owners Talk Geopolitics, Alts, and Credit
Afternoon session of the conference’s first day promises loads of useful advice and insights.
At Morningstar: ETF, Mutual Fund Securities-Lending Programs Coming Under Scrutiny
Practice seen as less risky as it was before the financial crisis.
Newsmakers
New Mexico PERA’s Board Stalls Executive Pay Increases
Pension fund officials already received ‘huge raises’ in 2018, says Director Armijo.
In Worsened Trade War, Goods Makers Will Hurt More, Says Goldman Sachs
Service providers like Google will best manufacturers such as Apple, firm figures.
Newsmakers
Be Sure to Catch the CIO Summit Next Week
The morning of Day One to feature CIO hotseat, tech panels, and more.
Court Reinstates Two Claims Against UPenn in Pension Suit
Penn is accused of breaching its fiduciary duty by accepting high fees, poor investments.
Market Moves
Gundlach Slams Fed for Putting Brakes on Rate Hikes
Celebrated bond investor decries ballooning federal debt, doubts GDP growth is as good as reported.
Newsmakers
Alternatives Are Moving New Jersey’s Funding Needle
How the floundering pension employed them to better its funding status during a rough 2018.