CIO Alert, November 18, 2021

For the world’s largest asset owners

November 18, 2021

Blackstone Taps SASB Founder Jean Rogers as ESG Head

It’s the latest in a slew of recent ESG-related hirings by the private equity giant.

CalPERS to Bring in Consultant Lenox Park to Help Diversity Efforts

The firm is expected to assist with collecting data on emerging managers.

SPONSORED BY Russell Investments

The Russell Investments 10x10 Report on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)

Asked about their key challenges, investors stated D&I near the top of the list. How is D&I success defined? How are investors evaluating asset managers for D&I? This report addresses these topics from investors and asset manager viewpoints.

Powell’s Stock Market Performance: So-So Versus Fed Peers

Of all 16 Federal Reserve chiefs, the current one—who may or may not get a second term—is No. 7 in Dow returns, says CFRA.

Today's Buzz: Two Newly Hatched EV Makers, Rivian and Lucid, Surge to Ford and GM’s Level

They exceed or nudge close to the legacy automakers’ market caps. Shades of Tesla.

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.

Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com

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.

Sponsored by ISS Securities Class Action Services

How Big Data, AI, and Litigation Funding are Revolutionizing Securities Class Actions

This white paper explores the forces revolutionizing securities class actions.