Why Offices, Abandoned as a Virus Risk, Will Be Back
If the health hazards are resolved, look for a reverse exodus. That’ll benefit battered office REITs.
Tag: Coronavirus
Asset Allocation
Pandemic Spurs Growth in Health Care Technology Venture Capital Deals
2020 on pace for record year as health-tech deals rise 76% to $8.2 billion during first quarter.
Regulation
SEC Swats Away COVID-19 Scammers
Pandemic keeps regulator busy protecting investors from flood of fraudulent claims.
Research
Pandemic Provides Lessons to Improve Retirement System
Research paper says pandemic ‘is likely to hasten the demise’ of defined benefit plans.
Your Hacking Risk: What You Don’t Know Really Can Hurt You
Insider tips for securing and managing your remote workforce.
How Asset Allocators Are Planning Life Back in the Office
It involves apps for contact tracing, National Guard soldiers stationed at the front doors, office team rotations, and hand sanitizer stations.
Pensions
CPPIB Returns 3.1% in Fiscal 2020
Market downturn dampened strong first three quarters of the year for Canadian pension plan.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
An Optimistic Jamie Dimon Sees a 3rd Quarter Recovery
JPM chief points to massive Washington relief efforts as the economy’s savior.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
New Jersey to Postpone Pension Payments
A September payment has been deferred to October, or the start of the next fiscal year, as the state makes deep cuts and deferrals to stanch revenue losses.
Alternatives
MUFG Forecasts Expansion of Private Markets Activity Post-Pandemic
A further consolidation of private funds, big opportunities in distressed debt, and flexibility in opportunity sets are in the cards for private markets investors.
Market Moves
Rhode Island Pension Plan Holds Down Losses Thanks to Treasuries, Algorithms
Although the first quarter was a wipe-out for plans, a surge in a special-strategy segment of the portfolio limited the damage in the smallest state.
Market Moves
Enjoying the Post-Bear Rally? A Correction Is Overdue, LPL Strategist Says
The bounce back from the February-March slide is getting old, Ryan Detrick points out.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Norway to Withdraw Record Amount from Sovereign Wealth Fund
Economic downturn forces government to take out over $37 billion.
Newsmakers
Senators Urge Pelosi to Include Pension Fix in Next Stimulus Package
However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has objected to providing funds to fix pension issues.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Coronavirus Cases Should Rise in May, Gottlieb Says
The former FDA commissioner, and current pension plan asset manager, sounded alarms in January about the pathogen.