How Ash Williams Aims to Help JPM in His New Job
The former Florida SBA chief will give the bank his strategic counsel and serve as a public face in these challenging times.
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U.S. Corporate DB Plans Hit Highest Funded Status in Years
Higher discount rates have helped, but investment managers suggest sponsors be mindful of risks ahead.
Corporate Pension Risk Minimization Is Going to Become Increasingly Inefficient, Says JPM Strategist
Corporate pensions are now nearly 100% funded, meaning that their strategies may need to change.
Oil Is the New Sin Stock, and That’s a Boost for the Sector, BCA Says
Some investors may be bailing out of their energy shares, but tobacco and its ilk show that can be a perverse plus.
Private Funds, ESG, Crypto Among SEC’s Priorities in 2022
The regulator released its annual report identifying the greatest risks facing investors and the markets.
Wall Street Expects a Slowdown, Not a Recession, But …
The one skunk at the picnic is pessimistic Deutsche Bank, which sees trouble ahead.
President Macron of France Fighting to Raise Retirement Age Ahead of Election
The divisive issue has become a flashpoint of the campaign.
PBGC to Provide Nearly $700 Million to 3 Insolvent Multiemployer Plans
Plans covering over 5,550 participants have been approved to receive bailout funds under the American Rescue Plan.
Questions on Fed Balance Sheet Reduction Trouble the Market
Just how will the central bank shed the bonds it holds, in a bid to boost rates?
SEC Plan to Bolster Money Market Funds Stirs Ire
Critics warn that the proposed new rules would drive out investors and plan sponsors.
European Pension Regulator Launches Climate Risk Stress Test for 2022
The regulator imagines what will be the effects of a climate shock to pension funds’ balance sheets.
CITs Help Boost Target-Date Strategies to Record Growth in 2021
Collective investment trusts are on pace to overtake mutual funds as the most popular target-date vehicle.
Why JPM Has Hired Ash Williams, CIO Extraordinaire
After leaving Florida SBA six months ago, the celebrated asset allocator lends his expertise to Wall Street.
401(k) Trading High in the First Quarter
The first quarter was busy for investors despite March’s market rally.
Proposed SEC Rules Look to Shed Light on Opaque SPAC Deals
Regulator aims to protect vulnerable investors from being left holding the bag after insiders have ‘cashed out.’