CalPERS

Organisational Design

CalPERS ups transparency

CalPERS has expanded its tracking of strategic metrics in its ongoing review of performance, which could lead to some tough queries making their way into online recordings of board sessions.

Simon HoyleJuly 28, 2017

Asset Allocation

CalPERS mulls leverage

The board of the United States’ largest pension fund calls in the experts as it considers applying leverage in its portfolio, part of efforts to improve a 68 per cent liability-funding ratio.

Simon HoyleJuly 20, 2017

Asset Allocation

CalPERS assumes lower returns

CalPERS has set its latest four-yearly capital market assumptions, that feed its strategic asset allocation. The $323 billion fund expects lower returns and more volatility.

Amanda WhiteJune 22, 2017

Uncategorised posts

Return targets head downward

The challenging market environment is putting pressure on pension funds. In response, many are lowering return targets, rather than taking on more risk or requesting larger contributions.

Simon HoyleMarch 30, 2017

Sustainability

CalPERS did well to snuff out tobacco

We can debate the certainty of risks and returns, but maintaining that investment in tobacco is in the best interests of ordinary workers is clearly becoming an increasingly difficult position.

Clare PayneDecember 21, 2016

Sustainability

GPIF announces boosted stewardship role

A year on from signing the PRI, the world’s biggest pension fund will seek discussion with non-Japanese asset owners regarding advances in environmental, social and governance practices.

Sarah RundellAugust 10, 2016

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Organisational Design

CalPERS ups transparency

Asset Allocation

CalPERS mulls leverage

Asset Allocation

CalPERS assumes lower returns

Uncategorised posts

Return targets head downward

Sustainability

CalPERS did well to snuff out tobacco

Sustainability

GPIF announces boosted stewardship role

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

ABP/APG Asset Management

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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