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In The News
In Our Opinion: Pension Fund Shouldn’t Push Political Agenda

As manager of the nation’s third-largest pension fund, the task of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli seems quite clear-cut: to uphold his fiduciary responsibility to state employees and ensure that they can retire securely.

08.10.20
In The News
A Huge Pension Sold Apple, Microsoft, And GE Stock. It Bought This Biotech.

The largest fund in New Jersey’s embattled pension sold Apple, Microsoft, and GE stock in the second quarter. It also initiated a stake in biotech Moderna.

08.10.20
In The News
Black Asset Manager Suing NJ And BlackRock For Theft, Discrimination

Blueprint Capitol Advisors seeks $40 million in damages from the New Jersey Division of Investment, BlackRock Alternative Advisors, and Cliffwater L.L.C.

08.10.20
In The News
Corporate Pension Plans’ Funded Status Dips For First Time Since April

A surge in liabilities from low discount rates dropped aggregate ratios 1.3 percentage points to 79.9%, Wilshire says.

08.07.20
In The News
San Jose Pension Plans Face Perilous Future In Covid-19 Economy

The coronavirus pandemic has already wreaked havoc on the city’s financial health, with officials tightening their belts.

08.07.20
People Moves
Bridge City Capital Hires Research Analyst

Bridge City Capital has hired Sara Hasan as a research analyst.

08.07.20
Industry News
Calif. Comptroller Calls For CalPERS Meeting To Review Oversight

California State Comptroller is calling for an emergency board meeting of the state’s largest pension fund to review conflict-of-interest policies in light of the abrupt departure of its cio this week.

08.07.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Calif. Plan Bolsters Specialized PE Program

A California pension plan added a $300 million commitment in support of its private equity program targeted at underserved managers.

08.07.20
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Approves Private Commitments

A Northeastern pension plan approved several commitments at a board meeting today.

08.07.20
People Moves
AMP Capital Promotes Real Estate Head

AMP Capital has promoted Kylie O’Connor to lead its real estate business.

08.07.20