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Does Government Legislation Favour DB Pensions Over DC Plans?

Looking back at all of the pension legislation stories we’ve written up during the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve noticed federal and provincial governments definitely favoured defined benefit plans over defined contribution plans in their various temporary regulations.

10.19.20
In The News
Next Generation Of Investors May Be Willing To Sacrifice Some Returns For Social Responsibility: Wealth Managers Should Take Note

A new more left leaning administration could help drive an uptick in demand for ESG investment products.

10.19.20
In The News
Market Volatility Drives Negative Return On NU Foundation Endowment

Although it reported broad support that drove fundraising to $320 million last year, the University of Nebraska Foundation reported a net loss on its main $1.3 billion endowment.

10.16.20
In The News
Billionaire Robert Smith Admits Evading Taxes For Years

Billionaire Robert F. Smith has been hailed as a brilliant investor who built Vista Equity Partners into a private equity powerhouse and a generous philanthropist lauded for paying off the student debt of Morehouse College’s entire graduating class last year.

10.16.20
In The News
State Of Luzerne County Employee Pension Fund Discussed

Luzerne County’s employee pension fund has largely bounced back from a first-quarter coronavirus blow, the adviser reported at Thursday’s virtual county Retirement Board meeting.

10.16.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Southern California Plan Reviewing EME Allocation

A plan in Southern California  will review options in the emerging markets equity space after renewing a contract with its incumbent through the end of 2021.

10.16.20
People Moves
California County Hires CEO

The new ceo will join the retirement plan from the county’s administration office.

10.16.20
People Moves
Texas Plan Loses Senior Investment Analyst

Senior investment analyst departs after four years with the Texas pension plan.

10.16.20
Alternatives
Mid-Atlantic Plan Bolsters Alts. Portfolios

A Mid-Atlantic disclosed $1.25 billion in new alternatives commitments at this week’s board meeting.

10.16.20
Infrastructure
Illinois Plan Makes Private Infrastructure Commitment; Slates Asset/Liability Study

The pension fund invested $100 million in a renewable power fund at its investment committee meeting yesterday.

10.16.20