
Tag: Coronavirus


CalPERS Employee Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Good news is overshadowed by market reactions to the coronavirus pandemic that have cost the largest US pension plan more than $50 billion.

Lock Down the US to Save It from Virus, Ackman Says
‘Hell is coming,’ the activist investor admonishes, calling for more stringent measures while the nation reels economically.

Norges Bank Draws Down Oil Revenues to Ease Coronavirus Impact
Norway’s central bank is ramping up spending amid greater calls from the government for a stimulus package.

COVID-19 Shifts the Health Care Conversation, But Innovation Perseveres

More Public Plans Ramp Up Social Distancing Because of Coronavirus
Plans in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and other states assure retirees that benefits won’t be delayed, but suspend counseling appointments.

Aussie Pension Suspends Its Short Selling-related Stock Program
Unisuper cites its ineffectiveness in helping the current market situation.

Possible CalPERS Coronavirus Case Forces Investment Meeting Cancellation

Crisis Creates New Class of High-Yielding Stocks

February Volatility Wipes Out $71 Billion in US Corporate Pension Funding
The funded ratio of the 100 largest US plans fell to its lowest level in over three years.

Exclusive: CalPERS Separates Board From Public Due to Virus Concerns
Starting Monday, spectators will be confined to the pension plan’s auditorium with directors in a separate room, six feet away from one other.

NC State Pension Weathers Market Turmoil Well as Others Crumble
‘You can’t be a gambler, and you can’t profess to have a crystal ball,” says state treasurer Dale Folwell.

HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling Elevated to Chief Executive
The current CIO helped develop the liability driven investment approach the Ontario health care fund is known for.

Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson in $30 Billion All-Stock Deal
The transaction will form the biggest insurance broker in the world.

Exclusive: CalSTRS Develops Quarantine Plans
As coronavirus cases increase, the investment office of the California educator fund has developed plans in case investment staff are quarantined.