CalPERS

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

Featured Story

CalPERS gearing up for global push into private markets

Building the expertise for direct investment in global real estate and infrastructure is a priority for the new CIO of the United States’ largest pension fund. Nicole Musicco spoke to Amanda White in an exclusive interview at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium.

Ben HurleyJune 6, 2022

Sustainability

Investors target slow climate movers including Berkshire Hathaway

Climate Action 100+ urges investors to apply more pressure for corporate action on climate change this proxy season. Investors such as CalPERS are targeting slow movers on climate like Berkshire Hathaway.

Sarah RundellApril 7, 2022

Investor Profile

How CPP Investments uses leverage: Lessons for CalPERS

The CIO of Canada Pension Plan Investments, Edwin Cass, shares insights on the benefits of leverage, the impact on liquidity and the governance structures for success.

Sarah RundellJanuary 24, 2022

Governance

CalPERS’ chair leaves legacy of responsibility

Henry Jones, who will resign as president of the CalPERS board on January 21, leaves behind a new mindset at the fund of tackling big systemic issues including sustainability and racism.

Amanda WhiteJanuary 20, 2022

Asset Allocation

Portfolios of the future focus on risk management

Being ready for anything, a focus on risk management, using more leverage and opportunities in technology are key characteristics of the portfolio of the future according to investors who spoke at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium recently.

Amanda WhiteNovember 23, 2021

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