New York State Common Fund

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New York State Common engages on political spending

The New York State Common Retirement Fund has ratcheted up pressure on companies in its listed equity portfolio to disclose their political spending in what it calls a “priority issue,” up there with climate, DEI and capital management. Liz Gordon, executive director of corporate governance, explains.

Sarah RundellJanuary 11, 2022

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

Asset owners talk sustainability in infrastructure

Asset owners’ seeking to achieve net zero in their infrastructure allocations should embark on detailed strategic planning, set interim targets and ensure transparent insight and regular reporting. Strong leadership and clear governance frameworks are also essential - all the while fulfilling fiduciary responsibility to seek superior long-term returns.

Sarah RundellSeptember 16, 2021

Fees

ILPA template adoption rate grows

ILPAs private equity fee template has gathered momentum, with some funds like New York State Common Fund making fee disclosure via the template a condition of investment in all new PE investments

Sarah RundellNovember 18, 2016

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How to allocate assets to combat climate risk

Mercer’s extensive climate change report, launched today, gives investors a practical framework for monitoring and managing climate risk, shifting the discussion from philosophical agreement to practical investment implementation. In Investing in a time of climate change Mercer outlines extensive dynamic investment modelling that analyses changes in the return expectations of assets between 2015 […]

Amanda WhiteJune 5, 2015