Tag: Debt

Asset Allocation April 23, 2020

Rhode Island Lost 9.5% But Performed Better Than Benchmarks

The state treasurer attributed an allocation into Treasuries and quant strategies for offsetting losses.

Asset Management Culture April 1, 2020

The state government secured an unprecedented $300 million in debt last week to tackle the coronavirus public health crisis.

Asset Allocation March 9, 2020

Company retirement systems dropped to an 82% average funded ratio, the lowest level since 2016, thanks to the coronavirus.

Asset Allocation October 24, 2019

NEPC guides the state’s investment commission through the addition of new asset classes.

Manager Selection September 16, 2019

UK’s $9.9 billion DC plan expects first capital to deploy in October as it prepares to enter unlisted markets.

Newsmakers May 10, 2019

Corporate debt could hit ‘wall of maturity’ in a few years, Morningstar panelists say.

Corporate Moves August 27, 2018

Francis Blair will help PSP Investments debt division’s focus on distressed companies.

Newsmakers March 28, 2018

Estimates cite lackluster returns, Gov.’s spending plan as causes of debt hit.

Newsmakers December 1, 2017

Gov.-elect Murphy hopes to meet or beat Gov. Christie’s state contribution plans.

Asset Allocation November 30, 2017

Borrowing to fund plans is trending with liability driven investing.

Newsmakers August 22, 2017

Sees strongest support from Japan, Korea, Canada, and Germany-based institutional investors.

Newsmakers August 21, 2017

Blames regents for ‘policy flip flop’ and ‘political gamesmanship.’

Research July 20, 2017

Report cites empty promises from Social Security, DB programs as the cause.

Research July 14, 2017

Raises $1.1 billion from foundations, endowments, public and private pensions, and sovereign wealth funds.