Regulation
Congress Eyes Barring Federal Pension Investments in China
An independent government body had been preparing to invest in a global index that has 7.5% Chinese stocks.
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Manager Selection
AUM for Top 500 Managers Falls 3% in 2018
BlackRock retains the title of world’s largest asset manager for ninth straight year.
Endowments and Foundations Sticking It Out with China
Despite volatility, long-term institutional investors see no reason to change strategy, NEPC study says.
Retirement Funds Are in the Crosshairs of US-China Conflict
Across-the-board portfolio limits on investing in Chinese firms will harm the US, say critics.
Canadian Institutions Unlock Unique Opportunities for Alpha Through a Progressive Emerging Markets Approach
Pensions exploring the world economies and infrastructure to find different avenues for return.
Trump Administration Proposes Further Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the US
New rules seek to protect the country’s critical infrastructure, technology, and sensitive personal information of citizens.
How Impeachment Could Hurt the Stock Market
Wall Street believes that investors care only about the economy, which still seems pretty good, not politics. What if they intersect?
Asset Allocation
Ray Dalio Calls China the Quiet Winner in Conflict with US
The billionaire investment impresario sees the US as a weak force in the escalating battle.
Risk
China Investment Corp. Sees Flat Results
Rough year brought on by wild global swings and higher volatility, says CEO.
Market Moves
Steve Schwarzman Knocks Beijing, as Business Chiefs Grow Leery on Trade Tiff
The Blackstone head, on old China hand, argues that the challenge to Chinese conduct is justified.
Newsmakers
Senators Call for US Gov’t Pension Fund to Reverse “Short Sighted” China Investment
They say federal employees’ retirement savings will be used to fund Chinese military.
Newsmakers
Ontario Teachers’ Next Key Markets: Asia, Europe, and Infrastructure
CEO Ron Mock discusses plans to potentially triple Asian headcount and push $8 billion into infrastructure.
Newsmakers
Exclusive: New Mexico ERB CIO Jacksha Is Worried About the Trade War
The $13.3 billion fund’s chief has very large portion of the portfolio in alts, as a buffer against bad times.
Market Moves
Another Trump Tariff Hike Would Spark a Recession, Morgan Stanley Says
If the US lifts the levy to 25% on all Chinese imports, firm sees worldwide economic downturns.
Is China Unstoppable?
The world’s second-largest economy seems destined to overtake the US over the next decade. At the same time, its growth rate is slowing.