How Fed Tapering Will Slam Bond Buyers
No more bond buying, plus the government’s dwindling cash reservoir, will bring pain, says Natixis’ Lavorgna.
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Op-Ed: The Green Gambit—Investing for Corporate Strategic Advantage in the Post-COVID-19 World
Alan Martinovich, with global management consultancy Arthur D. Little, says now is the time to make intentional moves that will drive green transformation.
Dutch APG Launches Sustainable Index Funds
The Netherlands’ largest pension provider and active investor advocate is dipping its toe in passive waters.
Why Wall Street Is Eyeing a Correction Coming Soon
Numerous strategists think things are getting dicey as we enter stocks’ lousiest month historically.
Former HeadSpin CEO Arrested in Alleged $80 Million Fraud
Manish Lachwani is accused of grossly overstating sales figures when courting investors.
Chairman of Dutch Asset Manager MN Steps Down
Chief Financial and Risk Officer Fleur Rieter has been named interim chair.
Job Posts Suggest Franklin Templeton Is Ramping Up Crypto Investing
The asset manager, which has over $1.55 trillion in AUM, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency trader and cryptocurrency analyst.
How to Make Money Investing in China, Crackdown Be Damned
The Beijing regime’s actions actually offer opportunities, argues EM ace Mark Mobius.
S&P Finds Little Evidence ‘Greenwashing’ Is Widespread
The firm says increased scrutiny of sustainable bonds is forcing issuers to substantiate ESG claims.
How Nashville and Davidson County Pension System Got 115% Funded
CIO Fadi BouSamra expects to add two more venture capital funds by the end of the year.
Record Returns Spur NY to Cut Assumed Return Rate to Below 6%
Employer contributions are also being reduced, while COLAs will be increased.
LPL Financial CIO Burt White to Retire in 2022
He will step down in March after 15 years with the firm.
Apollo Might Launch $500 Million SPAC Fund
The private equity firm reportedly will use the investment vehicle to buy stakes in IPOs and founders’ shares.
No Need for Taper Trepidation for the Stock Market
The situation now is less fraught than during the 2013 tantrum, argues UBS’s Mark Haefele.
Celeb-Backed Crypto Fund Not for New Yorkers … Yet
Residents of the world’s financial capital currently can’t invest in the newly launched Titan Crypto fund.