Tag: CFTC

Regulation October 5, 2020

JPMorgan Chase to Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Settle Trade Manipulation Charges

Bank avoids criminal charges by agreeing to record $920.2 million CFTC fine and a $35 million SEC fine.

Risk September 11, 2020

Climate Change Poses ‘Major Risk’ to US Economy, Says CFTC Report

Combating threat will require public and private investments ‘in the trillions of dollars.’

Regulation September 1, 2020

SEC, DOJ, CFTC Charge Three in Ponzi Scheme Targeting African Immigrants

The defendants allegedly posed as pastors to gain the trust of unsuspecting churchgoers, among other things.

Regulation July 27, 2020

Research Calls Lack of Diversity Atop Financial Regulators a ‘Bipartisan Failure’

There has never been an African American chair of the SEC, CFTC, or FDIC.

Industry White Papers

Case Study: Choosing an Index is an Active Decision In this dynamic market, investors are finding unique strategies to address their unique goals.

Russell Investments 10×10 Report: Diversity & Inclusion Hear firsthand how the world’s leading asset owners and asset managers face the challenge of D&I.

Revisiting Earnings Acceleration as a Source of Diversifying Excess Returns Is earnings acceleration an underused source of diversification and excess return? See what the new data shows.

A customized approach to ESG doesn’t have to be expensive Many investors are finding that off-the-shelf approaches are not meeting their organization’s unique ESG needs. This case study explores how Invesco created a suite of ESG mandates which track custom-built indexes for a large US-bank, focusing on specific environmental and social issues.

Investing in Companies That Are Shaping the Future For institutional investors, particularly public plans, the need for diverse and uncorrelated returns is paramount. Both traditional global equity investors and those committed to sustainable investment agendas would benefit from an actively managed allocation to the decarbonization theme.