Market Moves
Calm Corporate Bond Market Shows Everything Is OK, Says LPL
Tight spreads to Treasurys plus low yields show investors aren’t worried about the economy, strategist Gillum finds.
News Archive: Jun - 2021
Corporate Moves
BMO, Kestra, Putnam, Breckinridge Tap New CIOS
The new hires add to a recent flurry of investment chiefs joining or leaving institutional investors.
Corporate Moves
Australia’s Hostplus, Statewide Super to Explore Potential Merger
If approved by trustees, the resulting allocator would manage more than A$77 billion in retirement assets.
Risk
GAO Says US Gov’t Retirement Plan Vulnerable to Climate Risk
Its report recommends the Thrift Savings Plan be evaluated for its exposure to climate change risks.
Market Moves
CPPIB, Alberta Plan Invest Nearly $2 Billion in BAI Communications
The Canadian allocators are deepening commitments into the firm just as it’s expanding its 5G rollout capabilities in the US and UK.
UK Regulator Eyes Climate Disclosure Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority says current policies do not meet investors’ needs.
Asset Allocation
Transamerica Settles 401(k) Lawsuit for $5.4 Million
The complaint alleged the insurance giant saddled its plan portfolio with proprietary duds.
Market Moves
Good News for Company Plans: Need for More Contributions Is Dwindling
Corporate tax reductions and strong investment returns have put pension plans in a good place, a NISA study finds.
Pensions
BCI, Gamut to Invest in Transportation Firm PS Logistics
The Canadian investor is betting on continued growth in the continental shipping of goods.
Corporate Moves
Citigroup Launches Digital Asset Unit
Digital Assets Group will be co-led by Alex Kriete and Greg Girasole.
Corporate Moves
David Veal to Join Texas Employees Pension as CIO
He leaves the Austin, Texas, city pension fund after five years to replace outgoing CIO Tom Tull.
Pensions
New Jersey Ups Pension Contribution 44% Due to Tax Receipt Surge, US Aid
The Garden State’s program has been one of the nation’s most underfunded.
Asset Allocation
NY Pension Giant Earmarks $3 Billion for Multi-Asset Strategic Deals
The New York State Common Retirement Fund allocated a total of $4 billion during April alone.
You Think M&A Is Hot Now? Wait for the Tax Effect, Says Schwarzman
Blackstone chief sees Biden’s planned boost for the capital gains levy as spurring more deals.
Corporate Moves
Mark Machin Joins the Board of Singapore VC Firm Serendipity Capital
The former head of CPPIB finished up his final day at the pension fund last week.