Regulation
UK State Pension Struggling to Manage Inflation
The government’s decision to not increase pension payments in step with inflation in 2022 has angered many.
Tag: Pension
Risk
$150 Billion Danish Pension Fund Decides to Increase Risk
The fund is the largest of its kind in Denmark.
Newsmakers
Who Are the New Candidates for CalPERS’ Spring 2022 Special Board Election?
One candidate has a background in tax assessment, while the other comes from public transit.
Newsmakers
Hawaii ERS Has a Strong First Quarter
The fund’s unique risk strategy is paying off right now.
Manager Selection
CalPERS Holds Second-Round Interviews for New CIO
The pension giant has been without a chief investment officer since August 2020.
Regulation
UK Government Considering Relaxing Fee Cap on AUM
If the change goes through, plans will have more freedom to invest in lucrative private equity and venture capital.
Asset Allocation
Twitter Is Buzzing About This CalSTRS Stock Move
The pension fund increased its shares of AMC stock by 24% in Q3.
Asset Allocation
Exclusive: ‘Bull Market Is Going to Go for Another Few Years.’—Florida SBA Senior Investment Officer Talks Strategy.
He also said the pension fund is open to the possibility of investing directly in crypto.
Newsmakers
CalPERS to Bring in Consultant Lenox Park to Help Diversity Efforts
The firm is expected to assist with collecting data on emerging managers.
Newsmakers
Pressure Mounts on CalPERS to Ditch Fossil Fuels
One public commentator accused the pension fund of investing in ‘merchants of death.’
Newsmakers
CalSTRS Expected to Hit Full Funding Five Years Ahead of Schedule
This year’s returns were great, but the pension has been struggling with its funded level for two decades.
Asset Allocation
UK Pension Plans Lag Behind in Climate Change Plans
The availability of climate-related data can be a significant issue for trustees.
Asset Allocation
New York State Common Retirement Still Holds Boeing Stock, Despite Lawsuit
The fund, which just received a settlement as a result of the litigation, currently has $216 million invested in the aerospace company.
Risk
How Can Pensions Best Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats?
Some funds make costly mistakes when it comes to internet security.
Pensions
You Can’t Judge a Pension by Its Funded Level
A new report debunks the ‘myth’ that an 80% funded level means a plan is in good health.