News
Global Pension Assets Tumbled 17% in 2022, Worst Fall Since 2008
Simultaneous drops for stocks and bonds hit plans in the U.S. and around the world after a long, steady rise, WTW says.
Tag: Global Financial Crisis
With a Recession Enroute, Should Pension Funds Be Worried?
Maybe not, data from WTW and others show. Despite some losses lately, they remain in resilient shape. Here’s how.
Risk
Is Credit Suisse the Next Lehman Brothers?
That question’s the buzz on social media, but the ailing bank seems to have wherewithal to keep going.
Asset Allocation
CalPERS Blames ‘Tumultuous’ Markets for Preliminary 6.1% Fiscal Year Loss
The pension fund will increase its private asset exposure as fixed income and public equities weigh down the portfolio.
How Come Volatility Is So Darn Wild?
Lots of bad news is one reason. But changes in the market’s structure figure in, too.
How CLOs, Despite Seeming Risky, Got to Be So Popular
In a triumph for structured finance, these packages of junk loans have up to now confounded any perils.
Market Moves
Biden Logs Best Market Showing Between Election and Inauguration
Big question: Will it keep going? Herbert Hoover’s showing was pretty good, too.
Opinion
Global Business Optimism Gloomiest in 10 Years
Firms haven’t felt this wary about the economy since the financial crisis.
California Settles with Morgan Stanley over Financial Crisis Losses
Recession-era mortgage-backed securities deals creates $150 million settlement for CalPERS, CalSTRS.