Asset Management Culture
BlackRock Commits $50M to Coronavirus Relief Efforts
The institutional investor joins firms such as JPMorgan in mobilizing around the relief effort.
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Asset Allocation
Coronavirus Chaos Torpedoes Municipal Bond Market
After initially staying strong as markets declined, munis tumble 11% in 11 days.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Survey Finds Varying Levels of Institutional Investor Confidence in the US Government’s Ability to Contain Pandemic
Eaton Partners examines institutional investors’ adaptive strategies to the market and outlooks across several key considerations regarding the coronavirus.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalSTRS Prepares its Employees to Shelter in Place
The retirement system has closed its member service locations and temporarily suspended its contact center to adhere to the state mandate.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Relief Measures: American Retirement Association Wants to Squeeze Pension Relief into Third Coronavirus Aid Bill
Ongoing effects of the global virus prompt the ARA to look for ways to assist pension recipients in need.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
CalPERS Employee Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Good news is overshadowed by market reactions to the coronavirus pandemic that have cost the largest US pension plan more than $50 billion.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Lock Down the US to Save It from Virus, Ackman Says
‘Hell is coming,’ the activist investor admonishes, calling for more stringent measures while the nation reels economically.
Asset Management Culture
Norges Bank Draws Down Oil Revenues to Ease Coronavirus Impact
Norway’s central bank is ramping up spending amid greater calls from the government for a stimulus package.
COVID-19 Shifts the Health Care Conversation, But Innovation Perseveres
Opportunities abound for long-term investors.
Asset Management Culture
More Public Plans Ramp Up Social Distancing Because of Coronavirus
Plans in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and other states assure retirees that benefits won’t be delayed, but suspend counseling appointments.
Asset Management Culture
Aussie Pension Suspends Its Short Selling-related Stock Program
Unisuper cites its ineffectiveness in helping the current market situation.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Crisis Creates New Class of High-Yielding Stocks
Leuthold’s Opsal identifies 148 of them yielding more than 4%.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
February Volatility Wipes Out $71 Billion in US Corporate Pension Funding
The funded ratio of the 100 largest US plans fell to its lowest level in over three years.
Pensions
Exclusive: CalPERS Separates Board From Public Due to Virus Concerns
Starting Monday, spectators will be confined to the pension plan’s auditorium with directors in a separate room, six feet away from one other.
Asset Management Culture
NC State Pension Weathers Market Turmoil Well as Others Crumble
‘You can’t be a gambler, and you can’t profess to have a crystal ball,” says state treasurer Dale Folwell.