Private Equity Investments Withstand COVID-19 Slowdown
Survey finds pandemic has had little effect on capital structure of private equity funds.
Alternatives
Group of Pension Funds Worth $1 Trillion Creates Sustainable Investing Platform
The subscriber-based online tool reviews 8,000 companies against United Nation’s sustainability criteria.
Australian Pension Fund Commits to Becoming Net Zero by 2050
HESTA also pledges to reduce portfolio’s carbon emissions by one-third within 10 years.
Toll Roads Face Long Road to Recovery: Bad News for Funds Eyeing Infrastructure
The typically stable asset class has been hit as traffic levels have dropped 40% to 85% globally, S&P analysts say.
Calvert Will Score Companies on ESG to Add to Its Funds
To make the grade for its separate accounts, companies must be in the top third for at least one sustainability metric.
ESG ETF Investing ‘Should At Least Double’ This Year, Says Industry Savant
Investor interest has jumped amid challenges in the coronavirus crisis and George Floyd protests.
PE-Related Bankruptcy Filings Soared in May
Too much debt and the virus economic slide harmed companies such as Hertz and J. Crew.
Racism Is an ESG Problem, Says Calvert CEO
The leader of the responsible investing group said investors must demand actionable outcomes from businesses.
Hawaii Makes $25M Venture Capital Investment for Local Growth
The state pension plan said local fund managers can expect to see an increase in commitments.
MUFG Forecasts Expansion of Private Markets Activity Post-Pandemic
A further consolidation of private funds, big opportunities in distressed debt, and flexibility in opportunity sets are in the cards for private markets investors.
SEC Recommends Creating Disclosure Framework for ESG Investments
Investment committee finds current ratings to be too confusing for investors and aims to create a firmer standard for reporting ESG metrics.
Temasek Joins Facebook-Backed Libra Association
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund is the first government-owned entity to join the blockchain project.
ESG Proves to Be Safe Haven During Times of Turmoil
Research from BlackRock, Bank of America shows ESG outperformed during Q1 market meltdown.
Alternative Investors Target Health Care, Logistics, Shun Real Estate
Managers see short-term disruption from pandemic but are optimistic about the long term.
Benchmarking Addendum: But What’s the Best Way to Benchmark Alts?
Longtime CIO Tony Waskiewicz answers the question: ‘Would you use the same long-only benchmarks?’