CalPERS

Strategy

Tough times greet new CalPERS CIO

Ben Meng isn’t easing into his role. The new CIO of CalPERS faces three new board members, a stressed private equity program and executive turnover, all under the pressure of a 70 per cent funded status and a maturing membership at the $340 billion fund.

Sarah RundellFebruary 26, 2019

Organisational Design

New CIOs at NZ Super, NYC and CalPERS

NZ Super, New York City’s Bureau of Asset Management and CalPERS have all named new CIOs. Here's what you need to know about them.

Amanda WhiteDecember 12, 2018

FIS Stanford 2018

CalPERS shake-up may delay PE plans

The surprise ousting of CalPERS board president Priya Mathur heralds a leadership shake-up that could place final approval of an expanded private equity program on hold.

Sarah RundellOctober 9, 2018

PRI in Person

Investors find low-carbon opportunities

Leading investors are moving forward on climate change by pouring funds into sustainable investments and applying energy-saving strategies to assets already in their portfolios.

Sarah RundellSeptember 13, 2018

Asset Classes

CalPERS manages outsized equity risk

The $335 billion California Public Employees' Retirement System warned this week that it is greatly exposed to a downturn in global equity markets, as it prepares to monitor active risk closely.

Amanda WhiteAugust 16, 2018

Uncategorised posts

Funds team up on G7 priorities

A group of institutional investors are collaborating to address the G7 priorities of climate change, gender inequality and the infrastructure gap, agreeing to commit resources and expertise.

Amanda WhiteJuly 19, 2018

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