Venture Capital Deals Mark Record Quarter in Q2 as Asian Markets Boom
Asia accounts for almost half of the global total with a record $22 billion invested.
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Global Infrastructure Deals Plunge in Second Quarter
Volume and value are halved year over year after sharp quarterly decline.
BlackRock’s Global Renewable Power Fund II Closes with $1.6 Billion
The fund exceeds its initial $1 billion target, demonstrating investor interest in renewables.
Audit: Milwaukee County Pension Riddled with Errors
Audit going back 62 years has found that half the pension’s calculations had an error.
Corporate Pensions Slip 0.4% in June
Funded ratio is still up 7.6% YTD, according to Wilshire.
Gov. Christie Signs New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Highlights include state record pension payment, lottery-based contribution law.
Atlanta Fed Revises US Growth Outlook, Clashing with IMF Views
“Medium-term imbalances” cast a cloud on the outlook, according to a report.
EU Adopts New Rules for Occupational Pensions
Changes are aimed at improving pension governance and transparency.
UK Millennials Shrug Off Pensions
Report finds half as many 18-34 year olds have pensions as older generations.
World’s Largest Pension Fund Selects Three ESG Indices for $9 Billion Investments
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund looks to set a global example.
TPR Post Mortem Dissects Philip Green
Report on deal to fund BHS pension contradicts public statements made by Green.
J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives Raises $480 Million
Fund invests in the distressed shipping sector.
Jamaica Senate Debates Pension Reform Bills
Reform aimed at making pension system more affordable and sustainable.
Eighth Annual Industry Innovation Awards: Nominations Open
Nominations for innovative and talented asset owners and managers/servicers open until Aug. 4.