Newsmakers
Corporate Pension Risk Minimization Is Going to Become Increasingly Inefficient, Says JPM Strategist
Corporate pensions are now nearly 100% funded, meaning that their strategies may need to change.
News
Asset Allocation
Oil Is the New Sin Stock, and That’s a Boost for the Sector, BCA Says
Some investors may be bailing out of their energy shares, but tobacco and its ilk show that can be a perverse plus.
Regulation
Private Funds, ESG, Crypto Among SEC’s Priorities in 2022
The regulator released its annual report identifying the greatest risks facing investors and the markets.
Risk
Wall Street Expects a Slowdown, Not a Recession, But …
The one skunk at the picnic is pessimistic Deutsche Bank, which sees trouble ahead.
Newsmakers
President Macron of France Fighting to Raise Retirement Age Ahead of Election
The divisive issue has become a flashpoint of the campaign.
Newsmakers
PBGC to Provide Nearly $700 Million to 3 Insolvent Multiemployer Plans
Plans covering over 5,550 participants have been approved to receive bailout funds under the American Rescue Plan.
Newsmakers
Questions on Fed Balance Sheet Reduction Trouble the Market
Just how will the central bank shed the bonds it holds, in a bid to boost rates?
Newsmakers
SEC Plan to Bolster Money Market Funds Stirs Ire
Critics warn that the proposed new rules would drive out investors and plan sponsors.
Regulation
European Pension Regulator Launches Climate Risk Stress Test for 2022
The regulator imagines what will be the effects of a climate shock to pension funds’ balance sheets.
Asset Allocation
CITs Help Boost Target-Date Strategies to Record Growth in 2021
Collective investment trusts are on pace to overtake mutual funds as the most popular target-date vehicle.
Manager Selection
Why JPM Has Hired Ash Williams, CIO Extraordinaire
After leaving Florida SBA six months ago, the celebrated asset allocator lends his expertise to Wall Street.
Newsmakers
401(k) Trading High in the First Quarter
The first quarter was busy for investors despite March’s market rally.
Regulation
Proposed SEC Rules Look to Shed Light on Opaque SPAC Deals
Regulator aims to protect vulnerable investors from being left holding the bag after insiders have ‘cashed out.’
Newsmakers
Why Exactly Is Musk Taking a Stake in Twitter?
Beyond his ‘free speech’ gripes, the billionaire Tesla head has aired no ideas on improving the platform. Is this retail therapy?
Newsmakers
CPPIB to Collaborate with Inpher to Develop Unique Dataset for Investment Forecasting
The pension fund is hoping Inpher’s technology will give them new information to beat the market.