Diversity Not a Priority for Asset Managers
Report finds that interest and concern have not translated into action.
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US Corporate Pension Funding Level Rises to 91.4% in April
Improvement boosted by strong investment returns during the month.
Many Pensions Still Struggling After the Great Recession
New Pew study finds many institutional investors are reporting declining funded ratios since 2009.
Majority of Rhode Island’s Locally Run Municipal Pensions Flunk Financial Test
State urges them to join consortium it administers and turn things around.
Canadian Funds Return 8.3% in Q1
Despite strong gains, funds underperformed the benchmark portfolio.
As GP-Led Secondaries Grow, Investors Seek Transparency
GP-led secondaries had a record-breaking 2018, but new guidelines from ILPA show that investors want more information and more time to consider the deals.
Endowments Increasingly Dour About Economy
Survey finds number of foundations fearing slowdown has tripled.
US Corporate Pension Funding Ratio Rises to 87.1% in 2018
Funded levels increase despite worst asset performance in a decade.
China’s State Pension Could Run Out of Funds by 2035
Aging population, dwindling workforce puts strain on national retirement system.
IMF Forecasts Global Growth Slowdown
World economic outlook downgraded to 3.3% growth in 2019.
New York Common Must Have 100% Sustainable Investments by 2030, Study Urges
Six-member advisory group calls on pension plan to adopt carbon-neutral goal of Paris climate accord.
ESG Interests Are Increasing Among Family Offices
Environmental interests remain the key investment focus for organizations set up for the wealthy.
ESG Grows More Popular with Asset Managers
Some 75% of asset owners and 62% of asset managers hold ESG funds, BNP Paribas study says.
Is an Earnings Recession Really Coming?
Morgan Stanley says yes, CFRA says no.
Pew: Hawaii’s State Pension Ready to Withstand Recession
Increased contributions and stress tests are key to Hawaii’s financial health.