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June 29, 2021
In Focus: Will Allocators Ever Embrace Liquid Alts?

Institutional investors mostly want to direct their non-market-correlated strategies themselves, but acceptance of these retail-oriented alternatives is inching up.

CPPIB, Alberta Plan Invest $2.4 Billion in BAI Communications

The Canadian allocators are deepening commitments into the firm just as it’s expanding its 5G rollout capabilities in the US and UK. 

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China Fixed Income: a fast-growing and strategic asset class

With global government bond yields low or negative, investors are increasingly searching for alternative diversifiers to equities. The China bond asset class has offered a high yield pickup vs. developed market government bonds, as well as a lower correlation with other asset classes. An active approach to China fixed income can serve as a powerful diversifier in global fixed income portfolios

UK Regulator Eyes Climate Disclosure Rules

The Financial Conduct Authority says current climate-related disclosures do not meet investors’ needs.

Transamerica Settles 401(k) Lawsuit for $5.4 Million

The complaint alleged the insurance giant saddled its plan portfolio with proprietary duds.

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Global Currency Market Commentary

The monthly commentary of currency markets reviews evidence of the asynchronous nature of pandemic recovery.

In Focus: Will Bitcoin Supplant Gold as a Store of Value?

Gold has fallen off with the rise of Bitcoin. What is the outlook for this traditional asset?

Class of 2021 NextGens: Tony Caruso

The senior director at the University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO), he seeks alpha in the system’s investments, and as head of its Stable Value Hedge Fund portfolio, has a canny alt strategy.

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