Newsmakers
States Improved Their Economies in 2021, a Plus for Public Pension Plans
Florida ranks at the top of the economic heap, Louisiana at the bottom, says Conning survey.
Tag: Investments
How to Invest in Growth Leader China and Promising Distant Rival India
CPPIB and CalSTRS are among the many institutions that have put money into the expanding Asian economic powers.
Regulation
Trump to Investigate the ‘Hidden Risks’ of Investing in Chinese Companies
The president pledges to ‘protect American investors’ by studying the operational behaviors and guiding principles of the Chinese companies that they invest in.
Most Favored Investments of Family Offices
With new strategies and motivations, single family offices are growing up and competing alongside more traditional investors.
News
Oregon Pension Stung by Investments in Socially Irresponsible Companies Via Index
Associated Press reports Oregon State Treasury invested in index that contains smartphone spyware company.
Asset Management Culture
Pennsylvania Inches Closer to Forming a New $83 Billion State Investment Office
State lawmakers aim to narrow a pension funding gap by merging investment activities.
Endowments and Foundations Sticking It Out with China
Despite volatility, long-term institutional investors see no reason to change strategy, NEPC study says.
CalPERS Heads Toward Restructuring Investment Committee
Board’s governance committee gave first approval Tuesday night to a plan that reduces the size of the investment committee and the number of meetings.