Tag: investing
Institutional Investors’ New Power Play: Expanded Sports Opportunities
With a variety of ‘new revenue opportunities,’ the sports sector—teams, leagues, stadiums, broadcasting rights and more—is reaching new heights.
Market Moves
Sports Investing Presents ‘Game Changer’ for Institutional Investors, per PGIM
Investors continue to pour into sports, buying teams and broadcasting rights from multiple leagues.
Asset Allocation
NFL Will Allow Private Equity Stakes; These Funds Are Likely to Invest
The National Football League has vetted a short list of firms who will be allowed to purchase stakes in its teams.
Newsmakers
Does Chinese Pandemic Unrest Mean Big Problems Ahead? Maybe Not, Says Bespoke
The economic and investing impact on China should be small, the firm expects. Hopefully with no Tiananmen Square rerun.
Newsmakers
DOL’s Releases Final ESG Rule for ERISA Plans
Plan sponsors can consider climate and other ESG factors when selecting investments and voting proxies.
Asset Allocation
CFA Institute: Let’s Find Out How to Measure OCIO Performance
The industry group is working on adopting GIPS to apply to outsourced investment management.
Regulation
Sustainable Investment Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Dual bills would require fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in investment decision-making.
One Year Later: 5 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Investing
A suffering economy, a generous Washington, the homebound blues—all have played a role in scrambling the field over the past 12 months.
(Exclusive) Triage: How a Virus, a Mission and NYC’s Most Vulnerable Created a Story of Hope
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as markets were rapidly crashing, MSK’s CIO and investment team were asked to redeploy 30% of the staff to serve the Cancer Center’s broader mission.
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.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Trump Considers Banning Chinese Stock in Federal Pension, Reports Say
The White House is reportedly reviewing its options against a planned investment into Chinese equities.
Newsmakers
CIO-Only Discussion to Take Place at CIO Summit
Closed-door discussion at 10th annual event just three weeks away.
Washington’s Home State Investments up 29.5%
Private equity saw the biggest drop, 9.6%.
H.I.G Funds to Invest in Middle-Market Debt, Direct-Lending Opportunities
Raises $1.1 billion from foundations, endowments, public and private pensions, and sovereign wealth funds.