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April 28, 2020
In Focus: Despite Fed Backstop, Junk Bonds Still Face Big Trouble

The central bank’s much-touted help for high-yield is skimpy, in light of what nastiness lies ahead.

In Focus: Despite Fed Backstop, Junk Bonds Still Face Big Trouble
COVID-19 Layoffs Can Mean PBGC Reporting Obligations

PBGC monitors workforce reductions, so plan sponsors must be vigilant.

COVID-19 Layoffs Can Mean PBGC Reporting Obligations
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Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio
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Emerging Markets and Covid-19: Crisis or opportunity…or both?

2020 will be a challenging moment for Emerging Markets’ economies. But there will likely be a wide open Emerging Markets “door” that sees governments fall back on privatisation to bridge fiscal holes. In an environment of tight domestic monetary conditions and reduced cross border flows, the buyers of these assets have considerable advantage.

New York Pension Fund to Supplement Federal Small Business Loans

The state hardest hit by the coronavirus is bolstering relief efforts.

New York Pension Fund to Supplement Federal Small Business Loans
Tufts University CIO Sally Dungan Dies of Cancer

Dungan, who had led the $2 billion fund for nearly 18 years, is credited with creating Tufts’ Investment Office.

Tufts University CIO Sally Dungan Dies of Cancer
In Focus: Due Diligence in the Time of COVID-19

For some asset allocators, traditional due diligence activity has halted. Others look for new ways to assess hiring investment wranglers.

In Focus: Due Diligence in the Time of COVID-19
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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