CalPERS

Risk

CalPERS weathers SVB hit; resilience and transparency pays

Norway's sovereign wealth fund and Sweden’s largest pension fund Alecta are among funds with heavy losses from the SVB collapse. For CalPERS, which only had a small exposure, the tumultuous weekend highlighted the importance of resilience and transparency with the team quick to identify exposures and provide analysis.

Sarah RundellMarch 14, 2023

Uncategorised posts

CalPERS board reflects on liquidity and leverage; higher delegation limits

The investment team at CalPERS asks the investment committee for an increase in staff delegation limits for private assets to help meet the new SAA to private markets, and the board reflects on the liquidity and leverage program in place.

Sarah RundellNovember 22, 2022

Sustainability Harvard - September 2022

Lack of outcomes shows organisations don’t value racial equity

The disparity between asset owners’ pronouncements on racial equity, and the extremely low number of diverse managers, shows diversity has yet to be embraced.

Ben HurleySeptember 30, 2022

Investor Profile

CalPERS board buckles up as Musicco takes the reins

CalPERS board buckle up for a reboot or the active programme and consistent push into private markets.

Sarah RundellSeptember 27, 2022

Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

Best funds for transparency revealed: where did your fund rank?

The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark has revealed the top ranking funds globally for transparency of disclosure across cost, governance, performance and responsible investment. Click here for the results of 75 funds across 15 countries.

Amanda WhiteJuly 26, 2022

Governance

CalPERS weighs incentives and benchmarks in battle for talent

As US public pension funds struggle to fill investment positions CalPERS' performance, compensation and talent management board committee meeting discussed compensation incentives and benchmarks, including a plan to introduce an annual incentive plan that focuses on total fund results for incentive eligible positions.

Sarah RundellJune 28, 2022

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