CalPERS prepares for market dislocation

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CalPERS touts fixed income wins, gears up for TPA

CalPERS touts fixed income wins, gears up for TPA

At the annual review of its fixed income portfolio, CalPERS staff explain how active management, value-add strategies and the hunt for alpha are paying off, with ESG integration giving it a valuable edge and informing it to invest in companies under pressure like Boeing at the right time.

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