Special Report: What Low-Paying Fixed Income Still Gives Us: Ballast
Despite small interest payments and not much price appreciation potential, many investors say it does deliver in this one area.
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Special Report: Why Pennsylvania SERS is Moving Toward a Liability-Driven Benchmark
New CIO Seth Kelly is hiking the fund's asset allocation to fixed income.
Special Report: How Private Credit, Subject of Scary Forecasts, Came Out a Winner
Institutional investors like Arizona’s pension plan have done pretty well with this newly popular asset class.
Follow Up: BlackRock’s TIPS Call Looks Prescient
Expecting higher inflation, the asset manager has called for investing in the security that shields investors.
Vermont Treasurer Calls for Pension Cuts for State Employees, Teachers
Workers would take on up to 78% of the increase in liabilities and 88% of the contribution increases.
Schwarzman Predicts Gentler Biden Approach to Beijing
Blackstone head has been close to Trump, but he also is an investor in Chinese companies.
Valuations for Tech Make ‘Less and Less Sense,’ Says Dan Parker
Long large-cap technology stocks are a consensus trade, which is a problem for several reasons, according to the investor.
General Electric Proposes Freezing UK Pension Plans
Move would affect 2,800 employees in two defined benefit plans starting in 2022.
Outlook Improves for Multiemployer Reform in 2021, 2022
Democratic control of Congress could help break the deadlock over passing legislation to protect pensions and the PBGC.
Dimon Frets Over Weak Recovery and Fintech Rivals
That’s even as the JPM chief just turned in record earnings, and bank stocks are almost recovered.
NYC Comptroller Calls for SEC to Investigate Tyson
The Empire State’s pension system is mounting investor pressure against the poultry giant, which has been criticized for its pandemic safety practices in its plants.
CIO Hosts Geopolitics Webinar at 2 p.m. ET Today
Walter Kress, Phillip Nelson, and Jason Thomas will help CIOs see around corners.
North Carolina State Pension Returns 11% to End 2020 at Record High
State Treasurer Dale Folwell credits a conservative investment strategy for the fund’s strong performance.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Firefighter Pension Bill Upping Benefits
The move would add $18 million in extra inflation-adjustment benefits for its first year, expanding the liability for the poorly funded plan.
Real Estate Offers Opportunities for Private Market Investors in 2021
Mercer says investors should increase their risk appetite and consider allocating to real estate this year.