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Tag: COVID-19
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NY State Pension Invested $2.7 Billion in Alts Just Before Market Tanked
The $210.5 billion fund invested more than $2.2 billion in private equity and no money in public equities.
Asset Management Culture
Pandemic Causes Railway Pension to Leave Taxpayers Shouldering £8 Billion Deficit
The UK-based Transportation Railway Scheme is deliberating ways to support the troubled railway pension.
CIO Roundtable: How Top Asset Allocators are Dealing with Today’s Volatile Market
Asset allocators from the most prominent US institutions offer wisdom and advice to the industry and discuss the pandemic’s effects on their funds.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Battered Shale May End up in Good Condition, Goldman Says
The upstart industry’s flexibility is a big advantage to its longevity amid an oil price war, the firm believes.
Asset Management Culture
Asset Managers Face COVID-19 Legal, Compliance Issues
Shearman & Sterling identifies matters for asset managers to consider during the pandemic.
Asset Management Culture
Oregon Nonprofit Eyes $10 Million Relief Fund for the Arts
The state legislature is poised to channel the money to arts and cultural groups at risk from the crisis.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
The Worst Might Be Over for Stocks, JPM Says
Despite a chorus of skepticism, the bank lays out how the market may have stabilized—with caveats, of course.
A System to Help Asset Allocators Adapt to Remote Working
Ability to transition without disruption is the key to continuity during the coronavirus.
Asset Management Culture
Rhode Island Treasurer: Funds Won’t Be Raided
The state government secured an unprecedented $300 million in debt last week to tackle the coronavirus public health crisis.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
BlackRock CEO Believes Economy Will ‘Recover Steadily’
Larry Fink says pandemic has sparked re-evaluation of global economy and that ‘the world will be different’ post COVID-19.
Asset Allocation
How Much Will US GDP Shrink This Year? Try 5.4%
That’s the harsh forecast from IHS Markit, one of the grimmest on Wall Street.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
A Quick Rundown of Retirement-Related Provisions in the Federal Government’s Stimulus Package
The $2.2 trillion legislation included a comprehensive suite of actions related to the governance and support of the country’s retirement funds.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Fitch Downgrades UK’s Rating in Light of COVID-19 Impact
Brexit uncertainty, fiscal easing also factored into downgrade and ‘negative’ outlook.
Asset Allocation
What Stocks Should Emerge First, Post-Crisis?
Think Asian tech firms. That’s the reasoning of Wellington Management.