Asset Allocation
CDPQ Invests in M3 Mortgage Group
The Canadian institutional investor has almost 10% of its portfolio invested in real estate.
News
Newsmakers
CalSTRS Expected to Hit Full Funding Five Years Ahead of Schedule
This year’s returns were great, but the pension has been struggling with its funded level for two decades.
Asset Allocation
How Stock Investors Can Play the Supply Chain Snarl
JPM has a list of companies it says are holding up and should be ready to rock later.
Asset Allocation
UK Pension Plans Lag Behind in Climate Change Plans
The availability of climate-related data can be a significant issue for trustees.
Asset Allocation
New York State Common Retirement Still Holds Boeing Stock, Despite Lawsuit
The fund, which just received a settlement as a result of the litigation, currently has $216 million invested in the aerospace company.
Newsmakers
The Race Is On: Brainard Emerges as Powell Re-Up Rival
The White House interviews the Democratic economist for Fed chair, setting up a two-person contest.
Asset Allocation
Why the Fed May Raise Rates Sooner Than You Think
Current projections say there will be two hikes in the latter part of 2022.
Risk
How Can Pensions Best Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats?
Some funds make costly mistakes when it comes to internet security.
Risk
Wall Street Job Losses Surge Despite Profits Near Record Highs
The securities industry workforce in New York City is expected to decline by nearly 50% more than it did in 2020.
Risk
Are Electric Vehicles Meme Stocks or Long-Term ESG Investments?
The rental car company, Avis, recently saw a 207% stock price increase when its CEO mentioned it will buy more electric vehicles in the future.
Asset Allocation
Good News: Dividends Bounce Back to Set Record
Sliced at the coronavirus’ outset, company payouts enjoy increases amid enlarged profits.
Manager Selection
Canada’s CPPIB Taps Deborah Orida as Its First Chief Sustainability Officer
The pension fund’s Sustainable Investing group will be moved to the Real Assets department.
Risk
Wood Dumps Zillow Stock After Loading up on It
She reverses course after zealously buying the dip on the housing info company’s shares.
Risk
Stocks Avoid Taper Tantrum This Time—and Did Before, Too
None of the shock that came with the Fed’s 2013 move has appeared. And, anyway, equities seem to have a special immunity to QE’s fate.
Asset Allocation
Has the Pandemic Prompted Inventory Discipline in Retail?
The discounts consumers are used to won’t be here this year, analysts predict.