Research
ESG-Backing Institutions’ Fave Allocation: Investment Grade Bonds
They’re the top asset in those sustainable portfolios, with 81% opting for them, survey says.
News Archive: Mar - 2021
Alternatives
Forget Offices, Invest in Life Sciences Real Estate, Report Says
Spaces for pharmaceutical research and medical device development can generate cash flow, as well as offer downside protection, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Asset Allocation
SEC Launches Climate, ESG Enforcement Task Force
The team of 22 will identify ESG-related misconduct and focus on climate risk disclosures.
Asset Allocation
Retail Investors Aim to Spend $170 Billion in Stimulus Aid on Stocks, Survey Says
A significant chunk of the next round of stimulus checks may find its way into the equity markets.
Asset Management Culture
Aviva Targets Net-Zero Carbon by 2040
UK financial service firm’s environmental targets exceed Paris Agreement guidelines.
Asset Management Culture
Canadian Pensions Can’t Quit External Management, Despite In-House Moves
Plans rely on outside help for better returns, talent, and technology.
Market Moves
John Rogers, Reveling in Value’s Comeback, Has Some Stock Picks
Financial services, real estate, and toys are fruitful areas, says investing star.
Asset Management Culture
Colby College Appoints Deborah Shufrin New CIO
The allocator was DCIO at Brandeis University for the past decade.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Doubles Down on Security, Controversy
Canadian pension invests in alleged human rights violator G4S and Predator drone trainer CAE Inc.
Asset Management Culture
Climate Action Pursuit: Sustainability Investing, the Obstacles, and the Opportunities
Panelists discussed the importance of ESG approaches and increasing diversity on company boards and in the broader investment industry.
Don’t Blame Inflation Jitters for Rising Treasury Yields, Bespoke Says
If anything, it’s the prospect of quicker economic growth, by the research group’s reasoning.
Asset Management Culture
NY State Pension Fund Strikes Climate Deals with Five Companies
Comptroller DiNapoli drops shareholder resolutions in exchange for commitments to greenhouse gas reductions.
Asset Management Culture
Diversity Quotas ‘Absolutely’ Work, Ursula Burns Says
The businesswoman striving to diversify the racial and ethnic makeup of corporate boards talks about the most effective strategies.
Risk
Cryptocurrency Firm Founder Indicted in Alleged Multimillion Dollar Scam
Kristijan Krstic, aka Felix Logan, allegedly absconded with $7 million of investors’ money.
Pensions
Senate Parliamentarian Ruling Keeps Pension Bailout Alive
Multiemployer pension reform has been ruled eligible to be included in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.