Research
How COVID-19 Will Change the Investing Landscape
CPPIB says it’s critical for long-term investors to understand ‘generational shifts’ caused by the pandemic.
Tag: COVID-19
Pensions
Local Government Pension Funded Ratios Hold Steady Amid COVID-19
But financial strains on governments could make it harder to pay required contributions.
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State Pensions Entered Pandemic in Worse Position than in 2008
Report finds ‘overly optimistic’ assumed returns are more than 2 percentage points higher than they should be.
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Loses $21 Billion in First Half
The Government Pension Fund Global lost 3.4%, underperforming a benchmark index, largely thanks to its roughly 70% allocation to equities.
Pensions
Pension Debt Expected to Surge Due to COVID-19 Volatility
Moody’s forecasts a 6% rise in total adjusted pension liabilities in 2020.
Market Moves
Pension Investing Strategies for a W-Shaped Recovery
If this is the calm between the storms, plan sponsors should consider adjusting their tactics.
Risk
BofA: The 3 Market Risks You Haven’t Thought About
One relates to the pandemic, one to politics, and one to federal stimulus.
Market Moves
Why 3rd Quarter Earnings Might Just Romp, Sage Predicts
One-shot wonder: New stimulus money and pent-up consumer demand will fuel profits, says economist David Levy. Alas, the 4th period won’t be so hot.
Market Moves
Seth Klarman’s Diagnosis for the Market Rally: Virus-Prompted Impatience
Investors, cooped up and eager for normality’s return, are mistakenly bidding up share prices, he contends—and it won’t end well.
Pensions
Institutional Plans Report Best Quarter in over 33 Years
Large plans underperformed small plans, likely due to significant exposure to alternative investments.
Asset Allocation
Long-Range Investing, a Decline in Births, and a Fertility Rate that’s Scared of COVID-19
What to consider with COVID-19 accelerating an already steady baby bust.
Pensions
UK’s Largest Pension Fund Loses 1.7% in Fiscal 2020 But Beats Benchmark
Universities Superannuation Scheme reports 6.19% five-year return.
Market Moves
Giddy Market Focuses Only on the Fed Statement’s Good Half
The rest of the announcement, spotlighting the virus’ seemingly dauntless chokehold on the economy, gets ignored.
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Fitch Says GDP Impact from COVID-19 Will Last until Mid-2020s—If We’re Lucky
Report bases economic outlook downgrade on no renewed lockdowns.
Market Moves
The Dollar Is in Peril of Getting Knocked Off Its Perch, Goldman Warns
Tumbling value for the greenback could end its status as the world’s reserve currency, the firm’s analysts say.