Shareholders lift up their voices at many high-profile company meetings
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMInvestors put plenty of high-profile public companies on the spot over a range of ESG demands this year.
Active managers face headwind in Oz test
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMAustralia's annual benchmark-relative super-fund performance test makes tracking error a dirty word, challenging high-active-share managers.
Climate change knocking, but not all managers home
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMReal estate returns for properties in the Sun Belt could falter due to climate change, managers say.
P&I's Baker nabs top honors in CFA journalism awards
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMSophie Baker, P&I's London-based international news editor, received top honors in the CFA Society of the U.K.'s 2022 Journalism Awards.
More volatility, alts underscore the need for expertise in OCIO
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMIncreased market volatility, the growing prominence of ESG and alternative assets will shape demand for OCIOs, providers say.
Thrift Savings Plan addresses stumbles on website updates
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMThrift Savings Plan said it's working with record keeper Accenture to fix reported troubles, including log-in issues and long call center waits.
Investors push companies for specific ESG actions
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMShareholders introduced a record number of ESG shareholder proposals this proxy season, as they pushed companies to do more.
Asset managers affirm they'll pay for travel
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMBlackRock, Fidelity and State Street have joined other firms in affirming that they would pay for employees' abortion-care travel expenses.
OCIO managers expand ESG, DEI prowess to meet requests
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMExecutives of OCIO managers said their existing and prospective clients are pushing them to include more diverse money managers and more ESG and DEI.
Volatile markets, growing complexity underscore demand for OCIO
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMExperts think OCIOs will continue to amass more assets as investing markets become more complex and difficult to navigate.
Australian super fund retools portfolio with eye to compete
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMWith Australian regulators pressing small funds to prove they can achieve good outcomes, CIO Edward Smith insists TWUSUPER can compete.
DOL opposes arbitration in ERISA case
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMThe Labor Department asked a federal appeals court to reject an ESOP defendant's request for arbitration in an ERISA dispute.
Cannabis companies look for legal protection to offer 401(k)s
July 04, 2022 12:00:00 AMThe retirement plan industry is backing legislation that would allow service providers to work with cannabis companies.
New Mexico Educational allocates $450 million to 6 managers
July 01, 2022 03:57:09 PMGarmin navigates 401(k) plan to new large-cap equity options
July 01, 2022 03:52:27 PMCarlyle hires BlackRock's McNeely to work with big clients
July 01, 2022 03:28:04 PMCarlyle Group hired executive Doug McNeely from BlackRock to work with major clients, including pension funds and endowments.
Former 401(k) participant sues Kellogg over ERISA mismanagement
July 01, 2022 02:23:40 PMA former participant in a Kellogg Co. 401(k) plan has sued the company and plan fiduciaries, alleging ERISA violations due to mismanagement.
Texas Employees sets $140 million for 3 funds
July 01, 2022 01:40:42 PMCook Group sued over alleged ERISA violations in 401(k) plan
July 01, 2022 01:31:22 PMA participant in a 401(k) plan run by Cook Group Inc. sued the company and plan fiduciaries, alleging a series of ERISA violations.
BOK Financial replaces small-cap value equity fund in 401(k) lineup
July 01, 2022 12:57:37 PMUniversity of Michigan commits $178 million to real estate, private equity
July 01, 2022 12:29:21 PMAllstate swaps target-date funds in 401(k) plan
July 01, 2022 12:20:37 PMMassPRIM chief strategy officer departs
July 01, 2022 11:47:56 AMEric R. Nierenberg, chief strategy officer at Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board has left the pension fund.
Managers see demand for innovation
July 01, 2022 10:00:00 AMIn response to strong client demand, outsourced CIO managers are developing new investment strategies or enhancing existing approaches.
Commentary: The elephant in the room — relative return equity management
July 01, 2022 07:30:00 AMThe current moment is ripe for fresh public equity implementation ideas.