S&P Finds Little Evidence ‘Greenwashing’ Is Widespread
The firm says increased scrutiny of sustainable bonds is forcing issuers to substantiate ESG claims.
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How Nashville and Davidson County Pension System Got 115% Funded
CIO Fadi BouSamra expects to add two more venture capital funds by the end of the year.
How Endowments and Foundations Can Energize Flagging Returns
A better assessment of risk and active management can turn things around, says a report from NACUBO and Nuveen.
Celeb-Backed Crypto Fund Not for New Yorkers … Yet
Residents of the world’s financial capital currently can’t invest in the newly launched Titan Crypto fund.
War of the Celeb Investors: Cathie Wood vs. Michael Burry
The Big Short seer bets against the momentum queen’s suddenly weak ETF.
Private Equity Powers Record-Breaking Pension Returns
The asset class has outperformed even public equities for many institutional investor portfolios.
‘Crypto Mom’ Pushes Back Against SEC Over Poloniex Fine
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the regulator needs ‘sensible solutions’ regarding crypto exchanges.
Allocator Insights Webinar August 17: Consultant’s View
Taylor Mammen, Heidi Poon, and David Tatkow will discuss the best opportunities for investors at 2 p.m.
Woodman, Don’t Spare That Tree: Lumber Price Spiral Is Now Over
The tab for this construction-centric wood, which figures in many asset allocators’ alt strategies, has dropped back as production finally expands.
New Jersey Pension Fund Gambles on Bitcoin Miners
Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital investments could be a sign of crypto acceptance—and desperation.
Why Private Equity Is Building an Arsenal of Giant New Funds
The buyout firms are increasingly popular among institutional investors—Carlyle just raised $27 billion.
Private Equity Sees Record-Breaking Dealmaking in First Half of 2021
With $580 billion in new deals already, EY says the industry is on pace for its first trillion-dollar year.
CalPERS’ In-House Private Debt Program Is Dead
A California legislative committee killed a bill that would have allowed the pension system to hand out loans without full public disclosures about the borrower.
What’s Going to Happen to the Gold Price?
The yellow metal, after soaring in 2020, had a rough first half this year as recovery took hold. But now…
Ontario Teachers’ Goes on Spending Spree in Education, Food, Workforce Technologies
The allocator led a series of funding rounds into ApplyBoard, Motif FoodWorks, and Beamery.