MSCI Launches ESG Index Series that Aims to Be More Inclusive
The MSCI index will exclude companies that have violated international standards on human rights, environmental and controversial weapons.
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Two States Announce Changes to Their Pension Funds
South Dakota joins Michigan as a result of lowered expectations.
Michigan Pension Reform Proposal May Be ‘Too Optimistic’
Could it be a stretch to assume a 7.5% return?
Fitch: Unpredictability in Trump Administration Poses Risks
Biggest risks are from vows to break with long-standing US foreign policy on trade relations and immigration.
CMBS Risk-Retention Deals Gaining More Attention
Delinquency rates expected to rise in 2017.
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Endowment, Foundation Investor Confidence Soars
42% of investors plan to increase their investment in private equity, while 30% said they will reduce their exposure to hedge funds.
Equity Strategies Ranked Top Performer in 2016 Global Hedge Fund Report
Top performing funds were Tribeca Global Natural Resources Fund and Montreux Natural Resources Fund.
BlackRock Survey Finds Institutional Investors More Open to Risk-Taking in 2017
61% of these investors globally are favoring allocations to real assets such as commodities, timber, infrastructure and farmland.
Milliman Study: Public Pension Plans See 4Q Funded Ratio Decline
Investment income of $11 billion was overshadowed by outflows of $26 billion.
Renewable energy is key to economic growth in emerging Asia market
Emerging Asia expected to grow 6.2%.
What explains the disconnect between improved business growth and lower CAPEX?
Business spending remains stagnant for new equipment.
Diversity project woos women, minorities to the investment world
Financial firms see value in creating more diverse offices.
Single family rental backed bond deals still attractive
Fewer homes sat vacant and rents increased 3.4%
New Global Initiative Formed to Improve Governance Standards
The new Investor Stewardship Group is comprised of asset managers and asset owners, with assets of more than $17 trillion.