Tag: CalPERS

Newsmakers May 15, 2018

Upon CIO’s Departure, CalPERS Has some Big Shoes to Fill

Eliopoulos' leave comes at a crucial time for the mega pension fund.

Newsmakers May 14, 2018

CIO plans to spend more time with family, fund will conduct a national search for his replacement immediately.

Newsmakers April 27, 2018

Three bills aimed at lowering state pensions costs are shot down by Senate committee.

Asset Allocation April 17, 2018

Another $260 million invested in synthetic equity portfolio.

Asset Management Culture April 17, 2018

Treasurer’s initial proposal of 30% diverse dismissed as ‘arbitrary and limiting.’

Corporate Moves April 16, 2018

Curtis Ishii to end 40-year tenure in July; Arnie Phillips is named interim fixed income director.

Corporate Moves April 13, 2018

ABB’s multi-asset pension portfolio achieved a total return of 24.63% over the last four years.

Newsmakers April 13, 2018

State treasurer requested fund define a diverse board as at least 30% women.

Corporate Moves April 6, 2018

Appointee viewed as key architect of sustainable investment guidelines for previous department.

Risk March 22, 2018

John Chiang urges institutional investors to divest from sellers of military-style weapons.

Alternatives March 21, 2018

Engagement led to 17 banks disengaging from the project.

Regulation February 22, 2018

Proposed legislation would create an optional defined contribution plan.

Risk February 13, 2018

But fund’s 4.6% loss is nearly half of what market lost overall, Eliopoulos says.

Asset Management Culture January 29, 2018

Ranadivé tells CalPERS to look for opportunities ‘outside of comfort zone.’

Newsmakers January 19, 2018

CalPERS responds to Ring’s column.