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.
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Georgetown University Student Demands Tuition Refund for COVID Losses
The school has reaped ‘millions of dollars’ in tuition fees after switching to online classes, despite boasting a $1.8 billion endowment, suit says.
Florida Pension Fund Sues Ryder System for Securities Fraud
Lawsuit alleges the transport company’s executives overstated the residual value of its fleet.
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.
Credit Raters Get Slammed Once Again as Too Lenient
S&P and Moody’s take it heavy in an SEC hearing. A run-up to a replay of their 2008-09 vilification?
Treasury OKs Benefits Cuts for Ohio, NY Union Pensions
Cincinnati roofer, Niagara Falls electrical worker plans are 16th and 17th funds affected.
Rhode Island Pension Plan Holds Down Losses Thanks to Treasuries, Algorithms
Although the first quarter was a wipe-out for plans, a surge in a special-strategy segment of the portfolio limited the damage in the smallest state.
Ex-State Street Exec Loses Fraud Appeal
Ross McLellan was convicted in 2018 of plugging hidden commissions into trades.
Enjoying the Post-Bear Rally? A Correction Is Overdue, LPL Strategist Says
The bounce back from the February-March slide is getting old, Ryan Detrick points out.
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.
Stocks Now Are the Spittin’ Image of 2009, Morgan Stanley Strategist Says
And ’09 was the rebound year from the financial crisis bear market, Michael Wilson notes, meaning we’re in for a bullish stretch.
Goldman Sachs Estimates Public Pensions Now Less than 60% Funded on Average
Senior Pension Strategist Michael Moran says local government spending limits will stymie funding levels.
US Corporate Pension Funded Ratio, Risk Transfer Costs Decline in April
Falling discount rates strike again, negating the market rebound for corporate DB plans.
Texas A&M Foundation Taps Michael Pia for CIO
The former Texas TRS managing director will oversee the roughly $1.9 billion university endowment.