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November 16, 2021
In Focus: What’s Both Cool and Hot? Wind and Solar Power Investments, Allocators Say

Seeing lush future profits, institutions are diligently investing in these two renewable energy sources. 

In Focus: What’s Both Cool and Hot? Wind and Solar Power Investments, Allocators Say
CalPERS Board Votes to Increase Portfolio Leverage, Maintain 6.8% Discount Rate

The move is indicative of increasing risk-taking among pension funds across the country.

CalPERS Board Votes to Increase Portfolio Leverage, Maintain 6.8% Discount Rate
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Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech
CPP Investments Partners With AT&T, GIP on Fiber Joint Venture
Barings Appoints Asset-Based Finance Head
Octagon Credit Investors Names Investor Relations Head
San Diego Seeks CIO
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Revisiting Earnings Acceleration as a Source of Diversifying Excess Returns

Is earnings acceleration an underused source of diversification and excess return? See what the new data shows. 

Norway’s KLP Divests From Producers of Controversial Weapons

General Dynamics, Raytheon, and Rolls Royce are among 14 firms excluded by Norway’s largest pension fund.

Norway’s KLP Divests From Producers of Controversial Weapons
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4 Steps to a Holistic ESG Approach for Institutional Investors

As ESG requirements increase the scope of investment operations, asset owners face the need for scale, capabilities, and transparency.

Today's Buzz: Surprise: Retail Sales Climbed Last Month

It could just be pre-holiday buying to get ahead of the goods shortages, but the market is pleased.

Today's Buzz: Surprise: Retail Sales Climbed Last Month
Trending: Quant Hedge Fund Icon AQR Cuts Back as Investors Exit
Amid a laggard spell for these sophisticated math-centric firms, Cliff Asness’ shop has had a particularly tough time.
Trending: Quant Hedge Fund Icon AQR Cuts Back as Investors Exit
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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