Global Geopolitical Realignment Has Long-Term Investing Implications
Investors are seeking safe havens and new geographic opportunities as the world becomes more fractured.
Tag: BNP Paribas
Asset Allocation
Water Utility Equities Could Be Strong Performers Amid Volatile Market
Because the need for clean water is both universal and not close to being solved, publicly traded water utilities can be excellent low-risk investments.
Corporate Moves
BNP Paribas Hires Scott Carter as Global Head of Investor Coverage
Carter previously worked at AQR Capital Management and Deutsche Bank.
Is Emerging Market Infrastructure Investing Still Appealing?
The need is still there, but investors must evaluate a wide variety of factors, including geopolitical ones, in selecting the right fit.
Asset Allocation
Kentucky Retirement System Trustees Say It Is Not Subject to State’s Anti-ESG Law
The board of the County Employees Retirement System informed Kentucky’s treasurer that the 2022 law conflicts with CERS’ fiduciary duties.
Newsmakers
Kentucky Treasurer Targets 11 Firms for ‘Energy Company Boycotts’
BlackRock, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase have all been threatened with state divestment due to alleged fossil-fuel bias.
Newsmakers
Banks’ Pledge to Fight Climate Change Isn’t Universally Lauded
Environmental groups criticize pact as a P.R. stunt that masks their un-green activities.
Asset Allocation
ESG Grows More Popular with Asset Managers
Some 75% of asset owners and 62% of asset managers hold ESG funds, BNP Paribas study says.
People Moves Roundup through 2/22
Schroders expands DC team, new CEO tasked with Bitcoin swaps and other career moves
Global, US Economies Should Be Fine Through 2019, Bank Says
Growth is expected to slow next year, though, according to BNP Paribas.