Asset Allocation
Allocators Still Skeptical That ESG Can Deliver Good Returns
Some 58% of US institutions are unsure about investment performance, a survey says.
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Pensions
CPPIB, Greystar to Form Joint Venture in US Life Sciences Development
The two investors are starting with an office and lab development project in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Asset Allocation
GIC Invests $1 Billion into Grifols’ Plasma Business
The funding buys the Singapore sovereign wealth fund a minority stake in the health care firm.
Asset Management Culture
How Asset Owners Can Integrate ESG into Fixed Income
Greater data in the asset class will go a long way, says a Willis Towers Watson report.
Corporate Moves
CalSTRS Appoints First Female CEO: Cassandra Lichnock
She will replace Jack Ehnes, the outgoing head of the pension system who postponed his retirement last year because of the pandemic.
Alternatives
Credit Investments to Watch: Private Credit, Securitized Credit, and Alpha-Oriented Mandates
Asset owners should dig their heels into renewables financing, bank capital relief trades, and other less ‘vanilla’ strategies, says Willis Towers Watson.
Corporate Moves
Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates Appoints Two Investment Chiefs to Head Sustainability Venture
Karen Karniol-Tambour was formerly head of research at the hedge fund; Carsten Stendevad was previously chief executive at ATP.
Alternatives
Forget Offices, Invest in Life Sciences Real Estate, Report Says
Spaces for pharmaceutical research and medical device development can generate cash flow, as well as offer downside protection, according to Willis Towers Watson.
How to Prevent a K-Shaped Recovery
Changes to the capital markets, higher taxes for the rich, tougher antitrust enforcement, enhanced education—all get proposed as cures. If the problem can’t be solved, the economy may suffer long-term.
Op-Ed: Is Your Benchmark for Real? Probably Not
Longtime CIO Tony Waskiewicz provides a benchmarking suggestion to enhance your institution’s evaluation process.
CIO Roundtable: Secrets to Building an Effective Team
Insights from leading asset allocators into how they form and manage top-notch staffs.
Asset Allocation
BlackRock, While Predicting ‘Sharp’ Recovery, Is Building a Strong Cash Position
The $7.4 trillion asset manager sees cash as a guard against further shocks, leading a trend sweeping corporate America.
Asset Management Culture
BlackRock Commits $50M to Coronavirus Relief Efforts
The institutional investor joins firms such as JPMorgan in mobilizing around the relief effort.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes Postpones Retirement Because of Coronavirus
The decision came after a request from the board, which said it needs time to conduct an executive search.
Asset Management Culture
Flagship Bridgewater Fund Reportedly Tumbles 20% From Coronavirus
Founder Ray Dalio has admitted being taken by surprise by the economic impact.