The Future of Emerging Markets Amid a War and a Pandemic
Managers on the ground are more important than ever.
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Risk
Pension Fund Sues Peloton Over Alleged False Statements
The lawsuit claims the fitness company and its executives lied about the prospects of post-COVID growth.
Risk
Exclusive: What Does the Omicron Variant Mean for Investors? Nick Moakes, CIO of Wellcome Trust, Shares His Thoughts
The health research fund successfully shielded its investments from the downturn in March 2020 by preparing for the pandemic in January.
The Ultimate Diversifier: What Real Assets Are Gaining in Allocator Portfolios
Infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels, plus farmland and other natural resources, is winning new favor.
If Governments Can Just Keep Their Cool, the Economy Will Be Fine, Says Savant
The 2020 recession was driven by policy, so any Delta-inspired double dip would be, too, Commonwealth’s McMillan warns.
Market Moves
News From Davos: Goldman’s Solomon, ECB’s Lagarde Tout Government Stimulus
In Washington, there’s a fight over more relief, as the European Union just passed a huge aid measure.
Asset Allocation
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Returns 5% for Quarter
Asset value rises to C$456.7 billion for Q2 of fiscal year 2021; fund names Frank Ieraci as head of active equities.
Pensions
US, UK Corporate Pension Deficits Widen Due to Falling Equity Markets
Rising discount rates were not enough to offset markets spooked in October by surging COVID-19 cases.
Research
Increased Investor Risk Appetite Spurs Endowment Index Q2 Rebound
Index jumps 15.40% after plunging more than 20% during the first quarter.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
No Vaccine? Then Look for 18 Months of Shutdowns
Fed’s Kashkari warns of new flare-ups that could push economy back into an induced coma.