CIO Alert, February 17, 2021

For the world’s largest asset owners

February 17, 2021

‘Forever’ Investor Buffett Ditches Stocks He Just Bought

Oracle’s Berkshire sells Barrick Gold and Pfizer, and expands Chevron stake despite his green leanings.

Private Equity Firms Expect Wave of M&As in Second Half of 2021

The increased pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and the specter of a capital gains hike are expected to spur activity.

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Distressed Credit Opportunities on the Rise

Liquidity issues and other business risks could prompt a wave of defaults and restructurings, in turn creating fertile ground for opportunistic investing in distressed credit. Read more.

Heads of GPB Capital, Related Firm Indicted in Alleged Private Equity Fraud

Three men tied to the company could face 20 years in prison for allegedly misrepresenting the source of funds used for distribution payments.

US Corporate Pension Funded Ratio Climbs to 89.8% in January

An increase in discount rates boosted the funded levels of the 100 largest corporate pension plans by $39 billion.

Veteran Series: Mansco Perry—A Curious Mind

One of most highly regarded investment chiefs in public pensions, Perry continues to keep a cool head during turbulent times.

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Industry Intel Roundup—Featured White Paper

Chief Investment Officer is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring white papers sponsored by or featuring experts in the industry. The content was created to supply actionable insights to institutional asset owners regarding investing and governance.