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Japan pensions seek roads, ports assets as population ages
Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010
JAPAN - Japanese pension funds are starting to invest in toll roads, ports and pipelines for the first time, seeking higher returns to meet the retirement needs of the world’s fastest-aging population.
California lawmakers send Schwarzenegger pension-padding curb
US - California lawmakers approved two bills to prevent government employees from increasing the amount of their pensions by padding their pay before retirement.
CalSTRS, CalPERS lawsuit: Furlough violates state constitution
US – CalSTRS and CalPERS have jointly filed a law suit claiming the California governor violated the state constitution when he put in place a three day per month furlough and wage cuts.
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Week on the Web: What stories have you missed out on this week?
GLOBAL - Have you missed the biggest stories in pensions this week? Find out below, as we list the top 10 most popular stories on www.globalpensions.com over the past seven days (13 August - 20 August).
Schemes should demand clarity on hedge fund fees
GLOBAL - Research house Lipper is urging pension funds to follow the lead of CalPERS and Utah Retirement Systems in pushing hedge fund managers to explain and justify their fee structures.
CalPERS agrees policy changes to help save $500m
US - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has approved a change in policy which it believes could save the state up to $500m this year.
CalPERS activism boosts share performance
US - The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s (CalPERS) good governance campaign has significantly improved stock performance over the past 23 years, a new report shows.
Calpers asked to report annually on city and state pay
US - California Treasurer Bill Lockyer has asked the state's biggest pension plan to report the 100 highest state and local government salaries each year and to help prevent pay abuses.
CalPERS backs miner's governance review
US - The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has welcomed plans by Massey Energy to upgrade its corporate governance practices.
CalPERS launches salary review following Bell furore
US - The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has launched a review of all members who earn more than $400,000 a year following widespread public outcry over an official's salary in Los Angeles County.
CalPERS sued over details of failed property investment
US - CalPERS has been sued by a nonprofit charity over the release of records concerning its US$100m investment in a controversial residential property firm.
CalPERS records 11.4% return
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has recorded an 11.4% return in the year to June 30 despite a 37% fall in its property assets, preliminary estimates have revealed.
Calpers joins Lehman creditor group
US - California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Calpers) has joined a group of Lehman Brothers creditors with more than US$14bn in claims against the failed investment bank.
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