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3 Themes Shaping The Future Of 529 Savings Plans

Despite the evolution of these plans, there’s still plenty of progress left to make.

05.21.21
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Bain Capital Ventures Raised $1.3 Billion To Fund Young Startups, And Young VC Firms, Too

Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), the venture arm of the 37-year-old private equity firm Bain Capital, announced this morning that it has $1.3 billion more smackers to invest across two funds, a $950 million fund for seed and Series A deals and a $350 million fund for growth-stage opportunities.

05.21.21
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What's Going On With Vermont's Pensions?

Vermont’s underfunded pension system has forced an awkward question: If the state makes a promise to its workers, does it have to keep its word?

05.21.21
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Alternative Assets Have Made Pension Funds Safer

There’s overwhelming evidence that moving away from stocks and bonds has made public and private retirement plans less risky.

05.21.21
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5 Innovative Fundraising Methods For Emerging VCs And PEs

Approaching institutions to raise capital for your venture capital or private equity fund is relatively transparent, but what if you’re targeting family offices and high-net-worth individuals?

05.20.21
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California Teachers Pension Fund Puts A Woman In Charge

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System has named Cassandra Lichnock as its new chief executive, effective July 1. She will be the first woman to lead the pension system.

05.20.21
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Pension System Investments Grow

The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System’s investments increased in value by $361 million last quarter to reach $11 billion, the system’s investment consultant reported Wednesday.

05.20.21
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FBI Probe Of Massive Pa. Pension Fund Seeks Evidence Of Kickbacks Or Bribery, Subpoenas Show

Subpoenas reviewed by The Inquirer and Spotlight PA — along with interviews — show for the first time the scope of the FBI’s probe into the state’s biggest pension fund.

05.19.21
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Municipal Pension Funding Increased In Recent Years, But Challenges Remain

Analysis found a $145 billion shortfall in 2017 between assets on hand and the liabilities for promised benefits, representing an aggregate funded ratio of 68%, only slightly below the overall state pension plan funded ratio of 69%.

05.19.21
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Why One Top Investor Says The Case For Indexing Is Stronger Than Ever

Investor Charles Ellis lays out his latest case for indexing over-active management.

05.19.21