COVID-19 Has Shaken Up Vast Majority of Plan Sponsors
But the pandemic has not slowed down pension buyout activity.
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SEC Collects Record $4.68 Billion in Disgorgement, Penalties in Fiscal 2020
The regulator also doled out a record $175 million to whistleblowers during the year.
Ackman Bets on a Pandemic Bond Wipeout—Again
His new bearish investment is similar to the one in March that earned him a $2.6 billion jackpot.
Ray Dalio Sides with Chinese Regulators over Jack Ma
Foiled IPOs be damned, diversifying into China is worth the risk, according to the Bridgewater founder.
Scottish Widows to Divest £440 Million from Firms That Fail ESG Standards
UK insurance and pension provider targets companies that it says pose the most severe investment risks.
How Ken Griffin Is Up 20% This Year
The hedge fund mogul bought bargains during the winter market crash, and they have delivered since.
Principles for Responsible Investment Calls for Reversal of Anti-ESG Trump Policies
CEO of UN-backed group says Biden administration has opportunity to ‘make American finance great again.’
UK Pension Cleared to Sue Apple over Alleged Misleading China Comments
Judge says it ‘strains credulity’ that CEO Tim Cook was unaware of potential impact of trade tensions on iPhone sales in China.
New York State Pension Fund Returns 6.2%
The state retirement system broadly outperformed US pension funds in the third quarter.
Here’s a Bullish Call: JPM Says We’re Entering ‘Market Nirvana’
The bank credits split government, a possible vaccine, Fed actions, and possible trade war abatement.
Funded Status of US Corporate Pensions Rises $21 Billion in October
Aggregate deficit of 100 largest defined benefit plans falls to lowest level since March.
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund Returns 3.05% in Q2
World’s largest pension fund grows to $1.62 trillion with $47.64 billion quarterly gain and is on pace for its best year ever.
Dr. Doom: Partisan Divisions Will Axe a New Stimulus—and Bring Another Downturn
To economist Nouriel Roubini, a breakthrough is unlikely either in a lame duck Congress or the one next year.
Two More Pension Funds Apply to Treasury Department for Benefits Cuts
Arizona Bricklayers’ fund submits its first application, while Michigan Carpenters’ fund applies for the second time.
J.C. Penney Completes Pension Liabilities Transfer to PBGC
The long-beleaguered American retailer is offloading its obligations as part of a sale to mall operators Brookfield and Simon Property.