New York State Common Retirement Fund

Investor Profile

New York State Common’s CIO on Russia, PE and diversity

Investments at New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest pension funds in the US that also boasts a near fully-funded status is run by Anastasia Titarchuk. In an interview with Top1000funds.com she shares her investment outlook, thoughts on private equity and the importance of diversity.

Sarah RundellAugust 1, 2022

Uncategorised posts

Pensions embrace short-term caution

Large pension funds are being cautious in current markets and are looking to "batten down the hatches", a panel of investors told delegates at the Milken Institute Global Conference in LA.

Amanda WhiteMay 8, 2018

Asset Allocation

New York’s actions louder than words

Low emissions index is crucial to New York Common’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance considerations. Amanda White spoke to chief investment officer, Vicki Fuller.

Amanda WhiteJuly 13, 2016

Opinion

The smoking gun at CalSTRS

For a pension fund that describes itself as “ponderous”, the $154-billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System, CalSTRS, has moved uncharacteristically swiftly in recent months. The second largest public pension fund in the United States, the plan for teachers and faculty is in the process of divesting its holdings in gun manufacturers following the massacre at […]

Sarah RundellMarch 6, 2013

Uncategorised posts

Pension reform divides state of New York

Pension reform in the state of New York is politically embroiled with the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and fellow democrat New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli at opposite ends of the defined benefit/defined contribution debate. DiNapoli is the sole trustee of the state’s $149.9 billion public fund and a strong proponent of its defined […]

SAM RILEYMarch 7, 2012

Investor Profile

Politicians, fraud and investment professionals at New York State’s $124b fund

Most public sector pension funds are subject to some sort of political interference, notwithstanding the best efforts of fund trustees and staff. Few, however, can rival the experience of America’s third-largest fund, the New York State Common Retirement Fund.

GREG BRIGHTOctober 13, 2010