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In The News
The $75 Billion UN Pension Fund: Kicking Reforms Down The Road

A new governance study has confirmed what many United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund observers have long surmised: there are significant variances between the fund’s own operations and best practices and those of pension funds elsewhere.

11.16.20
In The News
Investor Interest In Assisted Living Grows Amid Covid-19 ‘Flight to Quality’

The pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic are pushing investors to become more interested in need-based product types, such as assisted living and memory care communities.

11.16.20
In The News
Kentucky Eyes Paying More To Fill Vacant Pension CIO Slot

Right now, the investment head can’t earn a salary above the governor’s $167,000, half what the chief could make elsewhere.

11.16.20
In The News
COVID-19 Has Shaken Up Vast Majority Of Plan Sponsors

But the pandemic has not slowed down pension buyout activity.

11.16.20
Profiles
5 Questions With Washington State Investment Board CIO Allyson Tucker

Allyson Tucker was appointed as the $145 billion Washington State Investment Board’s cio in November 2019 and has served in the position since Jan. 1.

11.16.20
Industry News
Mission Wealth Acquires AHC Advisors

Acquisition will expand Mission Wealth’s presence in the Midwest.

11.13.20
People Moves
Southwest Plan Adds Credit Analyst

A Southwestern pension plan added a credit analyst last month from a defined benefit plan in the same state.

11.13.20
Real Estate
Great Lakes Plan Hires New Real Estate Mgr.

A Great Lakes pension plan made an $8 million real estate commitment with a new firm at this week’s board meeting.

11.13.20
Hedge Funds
Virginia Plan Swaps Hedge Fund Mgrs.

A Virginia-based pension plan approved one hedge fund commitment and the termination of a second at this week’s board meeting.

11.13.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Calif. Plan Taps New International Equity Mgr.

A California pension plan approved the hire of a new international equity manager at a board meeting today to replace a terminated firm.

11.13.20