Alternatives
Hawaii Makes $25M Venture Capital Investment for Local Growth
The state pension plan said local fund managers can expect to see an increase in commitments.
Tag: Investment
Corporate Moves
Norges Bank Finalizes Contract with Controversial CEO Pick
The incoming chief executive will distance himself from his old hedge fund.
How CIOs Get Leeway from the Board
Getting a board buy-in for rebalancing portfolios is tough for new investment chiefs. Veterans reveal tried-and-true practices that helped them gain some freedom.
Alternatives
Temasek Joins Facebook-Backed Libra Association
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund is the first government-owned entity to join the blockchain project.
Corporate Moves
CalSTRS Searches for Director of Investment Services
The position on the senior investments team will replace COIO Debra Smith, who retired this month after 24 years at the fund.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Pandemic Blots One Year’s Worth of Gains from Canadian Plans
Corporate, public, and university funds lost a median 7.23% in the first quarter from falling equities, BNY Mellon says.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
State Pension Funding Drop to Lowest Level in 30 Years, Wilshire Says
Public plans were 62.6% funded in the first quarter after the coronavirus wiped out 12.2 percentage points.
OCIO Roundtable (Part 2): Surprises and Best Practices Through COVID-19
With due diligence limited, thought leaders from leading OCIO firms discuss their processes for navigating after the coronavirus crash.
Corporate Moves
Japan’s GPIF Seeking Active and Passive Managers for Foreign Bonds
The giant pension fund seeks to diversify away from low-yield Japanese bonds.
Market Moves
World’s Largest Pension Fund Ups Scrutiny of Index Investments
Japan’s $1.5 trillion retirement program wants to improve its passive management strategy.
Opinion
OP-ED: Disaggregate Your ‘Aggregate’ Composite
Longtime CIO Tony Waskiewicz discusses the benefits of investment grade bonds and Treasuries in this complex market.
CIO Roundtable: Secrets to Building an Effective Team
Insights from leading asset allocators into how they form and manage top-notch staffs.
Corporate Moves
CalSTRS COIO Debra Smith to Retire in May
The largest educator retirement system will soon search for her successor.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalPERS Delays Launch of Two Programs to Lower Drug Costs
The shift to next year is due to the disruption from the coronavirus, the retirement system says.
Manager Selection
CalPERS Appoints New Deputy CIO for Total Portfolio Strategy
The state retirement system chooses 16-year veteran Dan Bienvenue, who has overseen global equity.