Bill Proposes Ban on Institutional Investments in Russia
The IMPAIR Russia Act would prohibit institutional investors from investing in Russian entities.
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Three Australian Funds Merge to Create the Country’s Second-Largest Retirement Fund
Officials hope that the mergers will reduce management fees and increase retiree benefits.
Investing in War-Leery European Stocks ‘Makes Sense,” Yardeni Says
The Ukraine problem has pulled down stocks on the Continent more than in the U.S.
Bipartisan House Bill Would Allow Annuities as 401(k) Default Options
Separate bicameral proposed legislation aims to boost auto-enrollment retirement plan participation.
Market Edges Up in Reaction to Powell’s More Aggressive Stance
Fed chief says he’s looking at a half-point boost soon and indicates a quicker tightening tempo.
What Big Inflows into an ETF Tell Us About Bonds
Yes, long yields are heading up, and an inverted curve is less likely, say strategists.
Ohio Teachers’ Pension Increases Alts and Fixed Income Targets, Decreases Public Equities
The pension was also able to implement a cost-of-living adjustment thanks to high returns this past year.
Detroit Pension Fund Seeks Deputy CIO
The Retirement System of the City of Detroit is looking for an investment officer to support CIO Ryan Bigelow.
JPM: De-Risking Plans Suffer if They Don’t Broaden Out to Alts
The old LDI method of sliding into bonds from stocks is past its prime, a study from the firm says.
CalPERS Selects Wilshire Advisors as Consultant for Private Debt Allocation
Wilshire’s services were almost half the cost compared to those of Meketa.
401(k) Balances Rise to Record in 2021
The average plan’s value rose 8% during the year to $130,700.
Idaho Bills Aim to Curb Public ESG Investing
Legislation identifies sustainable investing as being among ‘disfavored state investments.’
Thank You, Fed: Some Bank Stocks Will Do Better Than Others
BofA selects 7 lenders that higher rates should benefit because they are mostly U.S.-centered.
SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Rule Changes for Public Firms
The regulator wants companies to better inform investors about their risks from hackers.
Will the Fed’s Just-Started Tightening Squelch the Stock Market?
Probably not, says LPL’s Detrick, as he trots out some historical precedents.