The NZ Super Fund returned 1.89% (after costs, before NZ tax) in the year to 30 June 2016, primarily reflecting negative returns by global equities, in part offset by above-benchmark value added by the Fund.

CNP Assurances, alongside Bpifrance and Innovation Capital, is taking a capital stake in H4D and joining the board of directors, in a EUR 6.7m fundraising deal that will enable the French teleconsultation specialist to accelerate its commercial development.

Meridiam and CNP Assurances announced today the closing of the Meridiam Transition fund, with 425 million euros raised in six months from French institutional investors. This fund will finance and support infrastructure projects dedicated to environmental and energy transitions.

Mirova, an asset management company dedicated to responsible investment, is announcing today that it was selected by Desjardins Global Asset Management to provide delegated management of an international green bond fund, the Desjardins SocieTerra Environmental Bond Fund, for a total of 100 million Canadian dollars.

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) today reported a preliminary 0.61 percent net return on investments for the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2016. CalPERS assets at the end of the fiscal year stood at more than $295 billion and today stands at $302 billion.