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OMERS Reports 2019 Results

Diversified portfolio delivers net investment return of 11.9%.

02.24.20
In The News
Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin Focused Growth Fund For US Investors

Franklin Templeton today announced the introduction of Franklin Focused Growth Fund, which seeks capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of approximately 20 to 50 growth stocks that the investment manager believes show favorable growth, quality and valuation characteristics versus the broader market.

02.24.20
In The News
Pritzker's Accounting Gimmicks Can't Fix Pension Crisis, But Real Reform Can

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker previously floated a pension plan that included pawning-off state assets, taking on more high-interest debt and reducing pension funding before walking back the plan amid criticism. Here’s a real solution.

02.24.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Firefighters’ Plan Reissues Investment Consultant RFP

A Midwestern firefighters’ plan has reissued an investment consultant RFP.

02.21.20
Domestic Equity
Great Lakes Plan Invests In Defensive Equity Index Fund

A Great Lakes-based pension plan has invested in a defensive equity index fund.

02.21.20
People Moves
Midwest Plan Names Executive Director

A Midwestern pension plan named its new executive director at the beginning of the year.

02.21.20
In The News
Canadian Pension Fund Caisse Posts 10.4% Return In 2019

Canada’s second-biggest pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on Thursday reported average weighted returns of 10.4% in 2019, as strength in its equities portfolio offset underperformance in real estate holdings.

02.21.20
In The News
NJ Pension Fund Trustee Sentenced For Embezzling Over $360K

Founder and trustee of a vending machine company’s pension sentenced with two and a half years in federal prison.

02.21.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southern City Plan Hires ACG For Independent Review

A Southern city pension fund has hired ACG to perform an independent review.

02.21.20
Private Equity
Florida Plan Discussing Private Equity

A Florida-based pension plan discussed creating a new allocation to private equity at its board meeting this month.

02.21.20