Newsmakers
CalPERS Board President Henry Jones Resigns, Theresa Taylor Elected as New President
The new board president is ‘really big on ESG,’ according to an ex-board member.
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Newsmakers
CalPERS Considering Selling Up to $6 Billion in Private Equity Stakes
The report comes after the fund said it would increase its allocation to the asset class.
Newsmakers
Pressure Mounts on CalPERS to Ditch Fossil Fuels
One public commentator accused the pension fund of investing in ‘merchants of death.’
Vocal Critic Margaret Brown Is Knocked Off CalPERS Board
Things should be more peaceful once the 'watchdog' leaves, this coming January, but whether CalPERS will be better or worse remains to be seen.
Pensions
Five CalPERS Board Members Take Sides in Election Race
Margaret Brown, a frequent critic of investment staff and the board, is up for re-election—and some of her peers are supporting her opponent.
Pensions
CalPERS Rejects Reinvesting in Tobacco Again
Pension plan’s investment committee votes down a second attempt from member Jason Perez to reverse its 20-year-old ban.
Asset Management Culture
Board Member Sues CalPERS over Alleged Retaliation
Margaret Brown claims she was wrongly punished ‘to silence one of the only watchdogs on the CalPERS board’ and seeks to dispute discipline.
Corporate Moves
CalPERS Critic Left Off Investment Committee
As panel is downsized to 9 members, Margaret Brown is removed from the list. Also gone: State Treasurer Fiona Ma
CalPERS Board Member Wants Internal Investigation into Leaks Made Public
Margaret Brown says she is not the one leaking information to the press about confidential CalPERS matters.