Newsmakers
Stanford Launches Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing
Ashby Monk gives CIO an inside look into the new initiative.
News Archive: Mar - 2022
Newsmakers
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund to Exclude Chinese Firm Over Human Rights Abuses
Norges Bank says the risk is too high that sportswear and equipment maker Li Ning may be using forced labor.
Risk
Jobless Claims Shrink Amid Labor Shortages, but Market Shrugs
Powell charges that the tight employment situation is ‘unhealthy.’
Asset Allocation
Up and Coming Biotech Innovations Investors Should Know About
Investors name some key companies and strategies they see promise in.
Newsmakers
Bill Proposes Ban on Institutional Investments in Russia
The IMPAIR Russia Act would prohibit institutional investors from investing in Russian entities.
Newsmakers
Three Australian Funds Merge to Create the Country’s Second-Largest Retirement Fund
Officials hope that the mergers will reduce management fees and increase retiree benefits.
Risk
Investing in War-Leery European Stocks ‘Makes Sense,” Yardeni Says
The Ukraine problem has pulled down stocks on the Continent more than in the U.S.
Newsmakers
Bipartisan House Bill Would Allow Annuities as 401(k) Default Options
Separate bicameral proposed legislation aims to boost auto-enrollment retirement plan participation.
Newsmakers
Market Edges Up in Reaction to Powell’s More Aggressive Stance
Fed chief says he’s looking at a half-point boost soon and indicates a quicker tightening tempo.
Risk
What Big Inflows into an ETF Tell Us About Bonds
Yes, long yields are heading up, and an inverted curve is less likely, say strategists.
Asset Allocation
Ohio Teachers’ Pension Increases Alts and Fixed Income Targets, Decreases Public Equities
The pension was also able to implement a cost-of-living adjustment thanks to high returns this past year.
Manager Selection
Detroit Pension Fund Seeks Deputy CIO
The Retirement System of the City of Detroit is looking for an investment officer to support CIO Ryan Bigelow.
Asset Allocation
JPM: De-Risking Plans Suffer if They Don’t Broaden Out to Alts
The old LDI method of sliding into bonds from stocks is past its prime, a study from the firm says.
Newsmakers
CalPERS Selects Wilshire Advisors as Consultant for Private Debt Allocation
Wilshire’s services were almost half the cost compared to those of Meketa.
Newsmakers
401(k) Balances Rise to Record in 2021
The average plan’s value rose 8% during the year to $130,700.