Tag: Credit

Alternatives April 26, 2021

Credit Investments to Watch: Private Credit, Securitized Credit, and Alpha-Oriented Mandates

Asset owners should dig their heels into renewables financing, bank capital relief trades, and other less ‘vanilla’ strategies, says Willis Towers Watson.

Asset Allocation September 21, 2020

GIC Leads $500 Million Funding into Consumer Credit Unicorn Affirm

The Singapore sovereign wealth fund previously invested in the fintech startup from PayPal co-founder Max Levchin.

Market Moves May 1, 2020

New Jersey Likely to Cut Pension Contributions, S&P Global Says

The credit ratings agency downgraded the state one notch, to A-, and gave it a negative outlook.

Opinion April 22, 2020

OP-ED: Disaggregate Your ‘Aggregate’ Composite

Longtime CIO Tony Waskiewicz discusses the benefits of investment grade bonds and Treasuries in this complex market.

Asset Allocation February 25, 2020

Illinois State Treasurer Pushes for Venture Capital Boost 

A new proposal in the state Senate aims to expand grant authorization powers for VC funding. 

Asset Allocation February 14, 2020

New York Invests $800 Million into Green Bonds, Private Credit

The state pension plan is incorporating sustainable investing across asset classes.

June 13, 2019

OP-ED: Asia Investment Megatrends May Show True Opportunities

Family office investor details credit opps in Asia-Pacific: outsized alpha with downside protection.

Research June 6, 2019

The 5 Best and 5 Worst States, Financially Speaking

Job growth, debt, and general economic sluggishness weigh on the laggards, Conning says.