Special Report: Fixed Income

Focused editorial analysis on fixed income's continued role in a 2021 portfolio.

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Shop Talk February 25, 2021

Will Political Divisions Mess Up Economic Growth?

For investors, all the discord could swell uncertainty about long-term investments. Cause for hope: Even now, Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on some things.

Special Report: Fixed Income

Focused editorial analysis on fixed income's continued role in a 2021 portfolio.

see updates from our news team >

Asset Management Culture February 26, 2021

CPPIB Chief Mark Machin Exits Amid Vaccine Uproar

The CEO of Canada’s largest pension fund traveled to the Middle East to get a shot. The plan’s credit head, John Graham, replaces him.

Market Moves February 26, 2021

Post-COVID Stock Picks: Morgan Stanley Highlights Its Recovery Plays

McDonald’s, Exxon, and Lamar Advertising are on their winners’ list.

Asset Management Culture February 26, 2021

New York City Comptroller: Ax Rule Forcing Private Equity to Pay Legal Bills

Mandate now forces PE operators to cover their own litigation tabs in disputes, instead of passing along the costs to NYC pension fund investors.

Asset Allocation February 26, 2021

Canadian Pension to Invest C$5 Billion in Green, Social Bonds by 2025

British Columbia Investment Management also aims to cut carbon exposure of public equities by 30%.

Newsmakers February 25, 2021

Britt Harris: Millennials Are Defined by Enduring Tough Economic Times

Gen Y folks are five years behind Baby Boomers financially at a comparable age, renowned UTIMCO chief laments.

February 25, 2021

SEC to Strengthen Climate Disclosure Requirements

The securities regulator is reviewing how the capital markets are currently managing environmental risk. 

Pensions February 25, 2021

NYC Pension Funds Rebound After Missing Fiscal 2020 Target

The city’s five pension systems have returned an estimated 18% in the first seven months of fiscal 2021.

Pensions February 24, 2021

CalSTRS Aims for New $2 Billion Sustainable Portfolio

Pension plan officials believe they can build a new private markets allocation without sacrificing investment targets.

Market Moves February 24, 2021

Expect a Market Correction, Sam Stovall Warns

A bunch of indicators like high sector P/Es and king-sized margin debt suggest one is on the way, stock savant says.

Alternatives February 24, 2021

Wisconsin Treasurer Recommends Creating State-Run Retirement Plan

Auto-IRA program WisconsinSaves would provide all workers access to a retirement benefit.

February 24, 2021

FBI Arrests VC Firm Founder Over Alleged Investment Fraud

Derek Jones has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft in an allegedly multimillion dollar scam.

Newsmakers February 23, 2021

State Employee Retirements at CalPERS Jump 15% in 2020

The pension system says the spike was ‘predicted’ and figured into planning for the $389 billion fund. 

Regulation February 23, 2021

PBGC Names Nicholas Novak Permanent Inspector General

He had been the agency’s acting inspector general since April.

Pensions February 23, 2021

New Pension Transparency Gauge Finds Serious Improvement Is Needed

The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark ranked 15 countries on public disclosure transparency.

Market Drilldown February 23, 2021

How Jeffrey Gundlach Gets Ready for Higher Rates

Check out the Bond King’s model portfolio designed to hedge against inflation and—oh, yeah—deflation, too.