FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2019 New White Paper: Divestment – The Impact of Political Decisions on Public Pensions A year after New York City officials called for the divestment of city pension funds from fossil fuels, divestment remains a costly and dangerous strategy. New research from IPFI details the negative impact of divestment. Arlington, […]
IPFI Applauds Putting Fiduciary Responsibility Over Politics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2018 IPFI Applauds Putting Fiduciary Responsibility Over Politics IPFI staunchly opposes politically motivated divestment and applauds the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for refusing to give in to political pressure. Washington, DC – The Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) would like to congratulate the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) […]
Press Release: IPFI Reacts to the Proxy Voting Roundtable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2018 Press Release: IPFI Reacts to the Proxy Voting Roundtable IPFI continues to call for the registration of proxy advisory firms with the SEC to ensure greater transparency. Washington, DC – The Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) attended yesterday’s roundtable hosted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […]
Press Release – Submission to the SEC: The Proxy Voting Process Requires More Transparency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2018 Press Release – Submission to the SEC: The Proxy Voting Process Requires More Transparency Ahead of the SEC roundtable this week, the Institute for Pension Fund Integrity releases a white paper on the need for greater transparency in the proxy voting process to better serve public pension retirees […]
Press Release: Institute for Pension Fund Integrity Releases Calculator Showing True State of U.S. Public Pension Plans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2018 Press Release: Institute for Pension Fund Integrity Releases Calculator Showing True State of U.S. Public Pension Plans Institute for Pension Fund Integrity Seeks to Illuminate Public Pension Unfunded Liability Crisis Arlington, VA (October 16, 2018) Today, the Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) is proud to announce a new […]
IPFI Applauds Corona Police Sgt. Jason Perez on His Election to the CalPERS Board of Administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 12, 2018 IPFI Applauds Corona […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ESG Investing for Public Pensions: Does It Add Financial Value?
CONTACT: Molly Hall 202-210-9955 [email protected] ESG Investing for Public Pensions – Does It Add Financial Value? Former Connecticut Treasurer and IPFI President, Christopher Burnham, discusses the current state of the pension system with other experts, focusing on the increased use of ESG investment. Washington, DC – The Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) released its […]
IPFI Announces New Advisory Board Featuring Former Ohio Treasurer
Former Ohio State Treasurer and Other Pension Leaders Join the Advisory Board for the Institute for Pension Fund Integrity Arlington, VA – The Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) is a non-profit that focuses on strict adherence to fiduciary duty by public pension fund leaders, keeping politics out of public pension fund management, bringing […]
IPFI Responds to Irish Divestment
On July 12 it was reported that the government of The Republic of Ireland would become the first country in the world to sell off its investments in fossil fuel companies. The divestment bill passed through the lower house of parliament with all-party support and will require the $9.3 billion National Investment Fund to sell its investments in […]
Chicago and Cook County Fact Sheet
This document provides a high-level, side-by-side comparison of the four pension funds paid into by the City of Chicago and the two pension funds paid into by Cook County, Illinois. Data is chiefly drawn from the actuarial valuation reports issued for each fund as of December 31, 2016. Across the country, public pensions have been […]