Opinion Editorial: The Life and Changing Times of an Investment Survivor
A reflection on time-tested investment wisdom by retired Texas ERS Chief Investment Officer Tom Tull.
A reflection on time-tested investment wisdom by retired Texas ERS Chief Investment Officer Tom Tull.
The pension plan will review a RFP for its general consultant search in the upcoming meeting
The portfolio includes leasable area across South California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The $75bn system has declared a deadline of Feb 18 for proposal submissions
From San Francisco to London: The Private Equity and ALTS Discussions That Defined 2024
Markets Group hosted over 100 forums in 2024, and these highlights from our "From the Sidelines" recaps capture the pulse of Private Equity and ALTS. Explore the innovative strategies and industry-shaping conversations that defined the year.
From Sydney to Park City: The Private Wealth and Institutional Conversations That Defined 2024
Markets Group hosted over 100 forums in 2024, and these highlights from our "From the Sidelines" recaps capture the pulse of Private Wealth and Institutional Investing. Explore the key topics and hot-button issues that shaped the year.
Common threads were the wisdom the chief investment officers brought to their investment offices, the concerns they shared, and the challenges they overcame as influencers within the industry.
Eric Gerding announced his departure in a recent statement, effective Dec 31
Markets Group surveyed 116 institutional allocators from Public
Pension Funds, Endowments, Foundations, and Corporate Pension Funds to
understand how they navigated a year defined by economic uncertainty,
geopolitical tensions, and shifting investment landscapes. This report captures
their perspectives on emerging market opportunities, macroeconomic challenges,
ESG integration, and evolving strategies across asset classes. From the
increased appeal of private credit to cautious optimism in real estate and the
measured adoption of AI, these insights reflect the adaptability and resilience
of institutional investors as they prepare for the complexities of 2025.
For 2025, the CEO plans to hike allocations in PE, PC and RA.
The new targets are set to be in place from fiscal year ending December 31
The $18.5bn system disclosed two new commitments
before the year ends
The $117bn system disclosed new commitments to real estate alongside new targets for credit strategies for 2025
After facing the largest bankruptcy in municipal history, Detroit went ten years without making pension payments. After the city made one, it hired a new CIO. Learn what he's up to.
Absolute return investment products that could potentially be used in a portable alpha strategy
The $18.9bn fund has disclosed goals for real estate, real assets and private markets for 2025
The $22.8bn has revealed its pacing to RA and PE for the next year, amid new commitments
Under the new leadership, the plan is focused on being fully funded
The CIO is expecting the long end of the US treasury curve to be problematic owing to the system’s debt levels that have already surpassed the military and defense budgets.
Sandro Doudin will take over office from July 1
The system disclosed pacing for PE, RE and Infrastructure
Max commitments within private equity as the system has slowing interest in VC opposed to special situations
Jan Murtha announced her resignation at the November 22nd SIC meeting
The government is facing opposition from Public Service Alliance of Canada for the transfer.
The $274.6bn pension plan has made 15 new allocations worth $4.6bn in September to alternative investments
CIO Jon Putnam favors private credit, private equity and real estate allocations
In less than two weeks of sacking the entire board, the government has named Stephen J. Harper as the new chair of the board.
The California-based pension plan aims to make $100bn of such investments by 2030
In these short video interviews with editor in chief Christine Giordano, top chief investment officers and investors discuss what they are investing in, how they are changing their funds, and what might indicate underlying weaknesses within the economy.
Amid turmoil in the pension plan, Aaron F. Hood has been named as the new executive director, and he starts today
With a long-term intention to invest pro climate, it is yet to be disclosed whether any other pension plan in the $285.4bn system has joined the alliance
Outperformance by co-investments allows the CIO to widen targets, alongside eyeing the first allocation to southeast Asia
The government will replace the board within 30 days, and has appointed Ray Gilmour, Alberta’s top public servant as interim CEO.
Great returns for the year make the pension plan confident of allocating to PE and hedge funds.
Over the previous five years, as a member of the investment committee, he played an instrumental role in the fund's growth from $4.2bn to $7.1bn.
Colorado CIO is vetting co-investment funds on the “large end of the market” to create beta within PE at lower fees.
If most LPs have not already started using AI for automating data extraction and collection, they plan to start within the next six months.
Susan Manske is retiring from the role of CIO which
she undertook in 2003.
This money manager has forced multiple allocators to pull out after receiving Wells notice from SEC
Markets
Group conducted an in-depth survey following our 11th Annual Southeast
Institutional Forum, gathering insights from top allocators at Public Pension
Funds, Endowments, Foundations, and Corporate Pension Funds. Findings reveal
how Southeast investors are navigating an economic landscape influenced by
geopolitical tensions, policy shifts, and evolving market dynamics. With a
focus on high-yield credit opportunities, real estate debt, and selective AI
integration, these investors are strategically positioning to capture growth
while managing risks in fixed income and emerging markets ahead of anticipated
policy changes.
The $2.8bn system added NEPC on the list owing to its “favorable
impression” on board of trustee Terry Wood.
Aaron Filbeck has been promoted to the role in November
An investment team member talks about a CIO who has a reputation for retaining top talent.
The $54.9bn pension plan has started its search for a residential real estate strategy manager
The $148.8bn pension plan discloses
sectors of interest within private markets
The $18.78bn pension plan has made a new allocation of $80m to a fund endorsed by CalPERS and Virginia-based pension plan
The search for a successor has begun as CIO David Vickers announces it is stepping down next spring
Markets
Group conducted an in-depth survey following our Western Canada Institutional
Forum, capturing insights from top allocators at Public Pension Funds,
Endowments, Foundations, and Corporate Pension Funds. Findings reveal how
Western Canadian investors are adapting to an evolving economic landscape
shaped by government policy changes and liquidity concerns. With a strategic
focus on high-yield credit, real estate debt, and infrastructure financing,
these investors are navigating opportunities in multi-family housing and
industrial real estate while carefully managing risks in fixed income and
emerging markets.