Tag: Government Accountability Office

July 8, 2021

GOP Senators Lash Out at BlackRock, State Street for ‘Left-Leaning’ ESG ‘Pressure’

Pat Toomey and Ron Johnson say firms’ CEOs are putting personal views above their fiduciary duty.

Risk June 30, 2021

GAO Says US Gov’t Retirement Plan Vulnerable to Climate Risk

Its report recommends the Thrift Savings Plan be evaluated for its exposure to climate change risks.

Regulation May 13, 2021

Target-Date Funds Have a Target on Them

Congressional leaders are calling on the GAO to investigate risks and expense concerns with the popular funds.

Risk March 3, 2020

Sanders, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Cut Executive Tax Break to Shore Up Pensions

Presidential hopeful says legislation would free up $15 billion to help fund struggling multiemployer pensions.

News November 25, 2019

Senators Unveil Plan to Bolster Multiemployer Pension System

Proposal calls for beefing up PBGC’s authority and funding.

Industry White Papers

Revisiting Earnings Acceleration as a Source of Diversifying Excess Returns Is earnings acceleration an underused source of diversification and excess return? See what the new data shows.

A customized approach to ESG doesn’t have to be expensive Many investors are finding that off-the-shelf approaches are not meeting their organization’s unique ESG needs. This case study explores how Invesco created a suite of ESG mandates which track custom-built indexes for a large US-bank, focusing on specific environmental and social issues.

Investing in Companies That Are Shaping the Future For institutional investors, particularly public plans, the need for diverse and uncorrelated returns is paramount. Both traditional global equity investors and those committed to sustainable investment agendas would benefit from an actively managed allocation to the decarbonization theme.