Tag: Investment

Market Moves July 13, 2020

ESG-Friendly Stocks Have Done Better in Virus Downturn, BofA Says

‘A bear market necessity’: Higher employee satisfaction is critical factor, the study concludes.

July 9, 2020

De-risking Corporate Pension Plans Is Getting Tougher

After making great strides to improve DB funded ratios, increased market volatility and delayed contributions may reverse that momentum.

Alternatives July 7, 2020

Group of Pension Funds Worth $1 Trillion Creates Sustainable Investing Platform

The subscriber-based online tool reviews 8,000 companies against United Nation’s sustainability criteria.

Asset Management Culture July 1, 2020

Majority of Insurers Confident in Asset Managers During Downturn

They’re also upping their allocations into alternatives, such as private equity and private credit, says a State Street survey.

Newsmakers June 30, 2020

DOL Proposes Exemption, New Compensation for Fiduciaries

Investment professionals acting in their clients’ best interest can receive compensation for advice such as rollover recommendations, the agency said.

Asset Allocation June 30, 2020

Is Setting ESG Standards Too Puzzling? Get Wide Feedback, SASB Says

If the rules seem subjective or unworkable, a good alternative for companies is to ask outside groups for their input, the sustainability advisory group suggests.

Regulation June 25, 2020

DOL Proposal Will Chill ESG Corporate Pension Investing, Advocates Say

The proposed federal rule takes a dim view of sustainable investing that’s not focused solely on returns.

Asset Management Culture June 23, 2020

CPPIB Ex-Chief Mark Wiseman Named AIMCo Board Chair

The industry head joins the Alberta investment manager just as the province is considering seceding from the national plan.

Asset Allocation June 19, 2020

Ray Dalio Fund’s Assets Tumbled 15% During Pandemic Crash

The world’s largest hedge fund took a long tilt in its positions leading up to the market dive, underestimating the coronavirus threat.

Opinion June 18, 2020

Op-Ed: Social Unrest and a Daughter’s Call to Action

How can institutional investors help correct racial injustices? Tony Waskiewicz wants to know how asset allocators will take action.

Corporate Moves June 15, 2020

Unease Remains Around Incoming Chief at Norges Bank

The supervisory board at the sovereign wealth fund told the national parliament that further control measures are needed to prevent conflicts of interest.

June 12, 2020

Budding Trend: Institutional Investors Focusing Locally

Pandemic-induced economic instability and nationwide protests could spur investments in nearby businesses. Keeping politics out of the equation and ensuring proper diversification are musts.