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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
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
New England 457 Hires Independent Investment Consultant

A retirement fund in New England has concluded its search for an independent investment consultant

02.21.20
Alternatives
Texas Plan Makes Alts. Commitments

A Texas-based pension plan made several alternatives commitments over the last several months.

02.21.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Rocky Mountain Town Posts Investment Services RFI

A town in the Rocky Mountains has issued an RFI seeking investment services related to its local government investment pool.

02.21.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Southeast Plan To Redeem Global Equity Manager

A Southeastern pension plan received a recommendation to redeem from a global equity manager last week.

02.21.20
In The News
Swensen Reaffirms Climate Change As A Guiding Factor In Yale’s Investment Policy

David Swensen, Yale University’s chief investment officer, this week underscored the importance of environmental sustainability in the university’s investment choices.

02.20.20
Industry News
Carillon Tower Advisers To Acquire SPI Strategies Team

Carillon Tower Advisers will acquire the employees and investment software of SPI Strategies.

02.20.20