Asset owners focus more on stewardship despite obstacles – survey
November 24, 2020 03:33:58 PMA majority of asset owners are assessing sustainable investing's risks and opportunities, according to an ISS survey.
Retirement adequacy and sustainability suffer in coronavirus pandemic - report
October 20, 2020 11:19:52 AMMany retirement systems sagged under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic in areas such as adequacy and sustainability.
University of Toronto’s $7 billion fund makes bet on ESG debt
October 09, 2020 01:16:32 PMHSA assets surge to $73.5 billion – report
September 01, 2020 02:44:06 PMOverall assets in health savings accounts rose 19% in the year ended June 30, while investment assets climbed 32%.
Cbus Super names next CEO
July 27, 2020 10:15:15 AMJustin Arter will become the next CEO of construction and building trades super fund Cbus, effective in August.
Pension funds launch group to support peer-to-peer securities lending
July 23, 2020 03:58:25 PMFour North American pension funds have formed a group to advance peer-to-peer securities lending by asset owners.
Cbus Super looks to bolster private debt allocation
June 26, 2020 10:37:26 AMOne of Australia's largest super funds plans to boost investments in private debt, concerned that stocks have rallied too far too fast.
European investors’ appetite for risk growing
June 15, 2020 12:00:00 AMEuropean investors' risk appetite has returned as the coronavirus lockdown eases across the Continent.
Mubadala works through coronavirus and oil hit
June 11, 2020 10:37:51 AMMubadala Investment Co. is well-positioned to manage through the current markets situation despite being hit by a "double whammy" of crises.
Coronavirus takes toll on college saving plan assets
May 27, 2020 04:09:28 PMCollege savings plan assets grew to a record high of $328 billion in 2019, but then dropped to $293 billion amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
What to do after stepping out of the home office
May 04, 2020 12:00:00 AMP&I asked readers what they are doing when they finally step away from their home offices after a long workday.
Active managers: Market turmoil provides opportunities to shine
April 06, 2020 12:00:00 AMActive U.S. growth equity manager returns are outpacing value managers, but both camps anticipate better performance opportunities.
For most asset owners, it’s status quo for portfolios
March 13, 2020 03:57:04 PMMost plan sponsors are relying on diversification and rebalancing to stave off impacts from turbulent global markets.
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation renews 4 fixed-income contracts
March 12, 2020 04:04:37 PMOhio Bureau of Workers' Compensation renewed contracts with four core-plus fixed-income managers that run a total of about $4.4 billion.
20 largest asset owners hold bulk of top 100's capital, research indicates
November 13, 2019 03:24:50 PMDiscretionary assets of the world's 100 largest asset owners totaled $19 trillion, and the 20 largest hold 55.5%, said a report.
WorldPensionSummit speakers map out ways to bolster sustainable investing
November 01, 2019 08:00:00 AMEuropean asset owners call on peers to seek out sustainable companies to invest in at Pensions & Investments’ WorldPensionSummit.
Fidelity to reduce fees on college savings plans
October 08, 2019 01:15:37 PMFidelity Investments cut fees for most college savings plans as it launched portfolios that combine active and passive money management.
Insurers forced to expand their horizons
May 27, 2019 01:00:00 AMInsurance firms and other non-retirement-plan asset owners continue their hunt for alpha with greater thirst for alternative investments.
North Dakota to cut $800 million Wells Capital mandate in half
April 24, 2019 01:00:00 AMNorth Dakota State Investment Board plans to reduce an $800 million fixed-income allocation with Wells Capital Management by 50%.
Mubadala Investment Co. suspends Goldman Sachs Group
March 19, 2019 01:00:00 AMMubadala Investment Co. suspended activities with Goldman Sachs Group pending the outcome of an investigation into the 1MDB scandal.
Largest funds top $11 trillion; assets up 6.4%
February 04, 2019 12:00:00 AMAssets in the largest 1,000 U.S. retirement plans topped $11 trillion last year, with DC plan assets in the universe growing 10% since 2017.
Global retirement funds see assets rise to $18.1 trillion
September 03, 2018 01:00:00 AMThe world's 300 largest retirement funds recorded double-digit growth last year, with equity markets bolstering returns.
Thriving equity markets, diversification cited by most for double-digit growth
September 03, 2018 01:00:00 AMGeopolitics, longevity and interest rates were among the concerns for retirement plan executives in 2017.
Former Malaysia prime minister arrested in 1MDB probe
July 03, 2018 01:00:00 AMFormer Malaysian leader Najib Razak was arrested in connection with an investigation into scandal-hit state fund 1MDB.
Minnesota State Board of Investment returns 0.1% for quarter, 12.7% for year
May 15, 2018 01:00:00 AMMinnesota State Board of Investment returned 0.1% on its investments in the first quarter and 12.7% for the 12 months ended March 31.