Alaska Spending Blueprint Drops Residents’ Oil Dividend by 38%, Gives No Direct Virus Aid
Base cause: The state’s sovereign wealth fund dropped 10% last month, as oil prices plummeted in the coronavirus crash.
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A Quick Rundown of Retirement-Related Provisions in the Federal Government’s Stimulus Package
The $2.2 trillion legislation included a comprehensive suite of actions related to the governance and support of the country’s retirement funds.
OP-ED: Trust and Data Transparency Are Now the Same Thing
As CIOs comb their portfolios for liquidity, transparency is expected, demanded, and has become the new normal.
Fitch Downgrades UK’s Rating in Light of COVID-19 Impact
Brexit uncertainty, fiscal easing also factored into downgrade and ‘negative’ outlook.
What Stocks Should Emerge First, Post-Crisis?
Think Asian tech firms. That’s the reasoning of Wellington Management.
SEC Relaxes Reporting Regulations Due to Coronavirus
Investment advisers, funds, and public companies are granted 45-day extensions for certain reports.
It’s a Terrible Time for Pensions to Have Weak Liquidity
Market downturn could force some public pensions to sell assets for a loss.
Coronavirus Will Cause ‘Unprecedented Shock’ to Global Economy
Moody’s forecasts G20 economies’ GDP to contract 0.5% in 2020.
BlackRock, While Predicting ‘Sharp’ Recovery, Is Building a Strong Cash Position
The $7.4 trillion asset manager sees cash as a guard against further shocks, leading a trend sweeping corporate America.
New Jersey Freezes Nearly $1 Billion in Spending Over COVID-19
Economic impact of virus could lower state pension valuation.
Are Stocks a Bargain Buy Worth Taking?
Value star Bill Nygren thinks so. Hey, despite that latest pop-up, the market is still way down last month’s peak.
Bridgewater Scales Back European Shorts After Cashing In
Firm nets $4 billion in shorts, settles on singular stock strategy with Commerce Bancshares.
US Public Pensions Lose $1 Trillion from Market Crash
Moody’s says governments are in a worse position to smooth costs than during financial crises.
AM Best Creates Pandemic-Related Stress Test for Insurance Firms
Pension risk transfer market likely to slow because of downturn.
Coronavirus Crisis Is ‘Crushing’ Global GDP Growth
Fitch Ratings slashes global growth forecast nearly in half to 1.3%.