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Joe Dear warns of “reform facade”

Chief investment officer of CalPERS, and chair of the Council of Institutional Investors, Joe Dear, has warned of a “reform facade” as memories of the crisis fade and resistance to reform instensifies, calling for a more comprehensive regulatory umbrella, and specifically for most over the counter derivatives to be traded on exchanges, in a speech […]

Amanda WhiteNovember 3, 2009

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CalPERS on path to improving risk intelligence

The CalPERS governance risk management initiative (GRMI) project team, led by Allen Goldstein of The Results Group, has reported to the board on phase II of the project, concluding with 17 preliminary observations of areas of improvement.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 23, 2009

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CalPERS’ absolute return mess

Wilshire’s annual review of CalPERS’ internal risk managed absolute return strategies (RMARS) has revealed a number of anomalies compared with its other global equity investments, including an over-reliance on quantitative tools and inadequate staff compensation incentives.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 16, 2009

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California passes placement agent disclosure bill

In the latest chapter regarding the role of third-party placement agents, the California Senate has passed a bill supported by the state’s largest pension fund, CalPERS, aimed at increasing transparency around the fees paid to these agents doing business with public pension plans.

STAFF WRITERSeptember 9, 2009

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New method for incentive compensation at CalPERS

CalPERS is contemplating an incentive schedule for senior investment executives that builds in downside risk, by expanding the range of the factor multipliers for the quantitative elements of investment performance plans, a move which could potentially eliminate a small compensation incentive award.

Amanda WhiteAugust 26, 2009

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CalPERS’ securities lending loss

CalPERS will continue its securities lending program following an annual review, despite significant pressure on its collateral pool, with income of $220 million generated for the year to March but unrealised losses on the internal collateral reinvestment of $854 million.

Amanda WhiteAugust 25, 2009

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