PE-Related Bankruptcy Filings Soared in May
Too much debt and the virus economic slide harmed companies such as Hertz and J. Crew.
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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?’
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Profits From Divestment
Philanthropic fund from the family that founded Standard Oil is now 99% fossil-fuel free.
Crypto Hedge Fund AUM Doubles to $2 Billion in 2019
The median crypto hedge fund returned 30% last year, compared with a loss of 46% in 2018.
Veteran Fund Managers Launch EM Boutique Investment Firm
Aikya Investment Management will focus on sustainable investments.
Alaska Permanent Fund Contemplates a New Dalio-Backed Gold Allocation
The new allocation would provide the portfolio with a new risk-mitigating asset class, citing the support of Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio.
CAIA Clears Path for Democratization of Alternative Assets
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst organization cites the key attributes the alternative asset industry must improve upon to become more accessible.
Kentucky Eyes $200 Million Controversial Investment in Direct Lending Firm
The pension fund seeks lucrative opportunities during the virus-driven downturn, but some staffers think the deal is too risky.