Alternatives
BlackRock to Acquire Alternatives Data Provider Preqin
The $3.2 billion deal is expected to close before the end of the year.
Tag: Data
Pensions
Google Cloud Accidentally Deletes Australian Superannuation Fund’s Data
The $83 billion UniSuper saw its operations disrupted over the accident.
Asset Allocation
Institutional Investors Unsure How Climate Risk Will Affect Infrastructure Assets
Only 24% of investors say existing tools are adequate for assessing climate risk impacts.
Newsmakers
CPPIB to Collaborate with Inpher to Develop Unique Dataset for Investment Forecasting
The pension fund is hoping Inpher’s technology will give them new information to beat the market.
Asset Allocation
Institutional Investors Are Flying Blind When It Comes to ESG Data
Standardized metrics and reporting are needed for environmental, social, and governance investing to reach a tipping point, a report says.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Op-Ed: Evolving Approaches to Governance and Voting in a Time of Crisis
Georgina Marshall, global head of research at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), explains how investors can approach their portfolio companies in the pandemic environment.
Asset Management Culture
UK Authority Finds Pensions’ Tech Upgrades Are Floundering
Pensions Administration Standards Association blames poor quality data for derailing automation in pension plans.
UK Pension Regulator’s Widespread ‘Crackdown’ on Poor Recordkeeping Practices
Pensions found in poor accordance with standard practices face fines and penalties.
UK Pension Regulator Begins Widespread ‘Crackdown’ on Poor Recordkeeping Practices
Pensions found in poor accordance with standard practices face fines and penalties.
Asset Management Culture
Collaborating with Solovis to transform data and processes, the university expects to save $2 million annually over 10 years with more agile platform.
Case Study: Seeking More Agility, University of California Redesigns Fintech Platform
Collaborating with Solovis to transform data and processes, the university expects to save $2 million annually over 10 years with more agile platform.
Facebook to Pay $5.1 Billion to FTC, SEC over Privacy, Data Violations
Regulators accuse social media giant of deceiving users and investors.
State Pensions’ Struggles to Meet Obligations Mount
Latest data shows funding ratios drop below 70% since 2010, posting two consecutive years of 4% losses.