U.S. equity REITs have delivered higher returns for institutional investors than unlisted real estate and several other asset classes, according to new research.

Ronald Parker has been appointed president and ceo of the National Association of Securities Professionals.

A Southwestern pension plan hired its first investment consultant this month.

Diversified pooled fund managers posted a median 1.5 per cent return before fees for the third quarter of 2019, according to Morneau Shepell Ltd.’s latest pension universe.

A police and fire pension plan on the East Coast has made a hedge fund hire following interviews.

Martha Leiper joined Unum Group as its executive v.p. and cio yesterday.