Market Moves
Ackman Bets on a Pandemic Bond Wipeout—Again
His new bearish investment is similar to the one in March that earned him a $2.6 billion jackpot.
News
Asset Management Culture
Ray Dalio Sides with Chinese Regulators over Jack Ma
Foiled IPOs be damned, diversifying into China is worth the risk, according to the Bridgewater founder.
Asset Management Culture
Scottish Widows to Divest £440 Million from Firms That Fail ESG Standards
UK insurance and pension provider targets companies that it says pose the most severe investment risks.
Market Moves
How Ken Griffin Is Up 20% This Year
The hedge fund mogul bought bargains during the winter market crash, and they have delivered since.
Alternatives
Principles for Responsible Investment Calls for Reversal of Anti-ESG Trump Policies
CEO of UN-backed group says Biden administration has opportunity to ‘make American finance great again.’
Regulation
UK Pension Cleared to Sue Apple over Alleged Misleading China Comments
Judge says it ‘strains credulity’ that CEO Tim Cook was unaware of potential impact of trade tensions on iPhone sales in China.
Asset Allocation
New York State Pension Fund Returns 6.2%
The state retirement system broadly outperformed US pension funds in the third quarter.
Market Moves
Here’s a Bullish Call: JPM Says We’re Entering ‘Market Nirvana’
The bank credits split government, a possible vaccine, Fed actions, and possible trade war abatement.
Pensions
Funded Status of US Corporate Pensions Rises $21 Billion in October
Aggregate deficit of 100 largest defined benefit plans falls to lowest level since March.
Market Moves
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund Returns 3.05% in Q2
World’s largest pension fund grows to $1.62 trillion with $47.64 billion quarterly gain and is on pace for its best year ever.
Market Moves
Dr. Doom: Partisan Divisions Will Axe a New Stimulus—and Bring Another Downturn
To economist Nouriel Roubini, a breakthrough is unlikely either in a lame duck Congress or the one next year.
Asset Management Culture
Two More Pension Funds Apply to Treasury Department for Benefits Cuts
Arizona Bricklayers’ fund submits its first application, while Michigan Carpenters’ fund applies for the second time.
Asset Management Culture
J.C. Penney Completes Pension Liabilities Transfer to PBGC
The long-beleaguered American retailer is offloading its obligations as part of a sale to mall operators Brookfield and Simon Property.
Regulation
FBI Arrests Head of Wealth Management Firm for Fraud
Terrence Chalk, aka Dr. Cash, allegedly hid his criminal past to defraud investors out of more than $4 million.
Corporate Moves
Corporate Insider Buying Plummets: Bad Portent?
Executives last month purchased lowest amount in four years.