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In The News
Corporate DB Pension Plan Funded Ratios Surge In 2021

Funded levels for 255 S&P 500 plans reach their highest level since the Great Financial Crisis, Wilshire reports.

06.27.22
In The News
Inflation And Rising Interest Rates Have Stressed The 60/40 Investment Portfolio Strategy — 'But It's Not Dead,' Says Financial Advisor

The typical relationship between stocks and bonds has shifted this year, challenging the notion of a traditional investment portfolio.

06.27.22
In The News
Any U.S. Recession Would Likely Be Short, Shallow, IMF Official Says

If the United States does fall into a recession, it would likely be “relatively short,” with only modest increases in unemployment, and may look like U.S. downturns in the early 2000s, an International Monetary Fund official said on Friday.

06.27.22
In The News
What Are LPs Reading This Summer?

Every year, PEI Media’s editors and reporters reach out to professionals across the industry to find out what’s on their summer reading lists. For 2022, we decided to mix things up by only asking LPs.

06.27.22
In The News
Pension Funds Plunge Into Riskier Bets—Just As Markets Are Struggling

More public pension plans than ever are using leverage, investing borrowed money in an effort to earn higher returns and close big funding gaps. “They’re treading on very risky footing.”

06.27.22
In The News
AIMCo Private Equity In Growth Mode After Last Year’s Record Investing

In his first interview as head of private equity, Peter Teti said future plans include expanding direct and fund investing, reinforcing European operations, and opening an office in Asia – potentially in Singapore.

06.27.22
People Moves
MOSERS Launches Exec. Director Search

The plan is conducting the search due to the upcoming retirement of Ronda Stegmann.

06.24.22
Domestic Equity
Southern Plan Narrows Smid-Cap Search

The plan will interview two finalists in July.

06.24.22
People Moves
Eagle Asset Management PM Steps Back

Another team member will assume his current responsibilities on Sept. 30.

06.24.22
People Moves
Calif. Plan Seeking Investment Officer

Plan is seeking a replacement for an investment officer that had joined in 2020.

06.24.22