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.
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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.
Most Institutional Investors Are Sticking to Their Private Market Allocations During the Pandemic
A survey by Eaton Partners concludes many institutional investors are keeping their allocations to private assets the same or increasing them.
OP-ED: Getting Ahead of Structural Change After the Chaos
Shifts to consider when planning future investments.
Barclays Joins the Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Movement
The UK-based bank has indicated it wants to align the principles of all its financing activities with that of the Paris climate agreement.
Coronavirus a Boon for 2018/2019 Private Equity Vintage Funds
New funds will acquire portfolio companies at bottom of price curve.