Tag: investing

Alternatives May 27, 2020

MUFG Forecasts Expansion of Private Markets Activity Post-Pandemic

A further consolidation of private funds, big opportunities in distressed debt, and flexibility in opportunity sets are in the cards for private markets investors.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 May 4, 2020

Trump Considers Banning Chinese Stock in Federal Pension, Reports Say

The White House is reportedly reviewing its options against a planned investment into Chinese equities.

Newsmakers April 26, 2019

CIO-Only Discussion to Take Place at CIO Summit

Closed-door discussion at 10^th annual event just three weeks away.

Asset Allocation April 19, 2018

Washington’s Home State Investments up 29.5%

Private equity saw the biggest drop, 9.6%.

Research July 14, 2017

H.I.G Funds to Invest in Middle-Market Debt, Direct-Lending Opportunities

Raises $1.1 billion from foundations, endowments, public and private pensions, and sovereign wealth funds.

July 7, 2017

Remaking the Markets

The massive move from active to passive allocation has both investors and analysts wondering how it’s going to change the market—and the world.

July 7, 2017

CIO Summit Lures Best in Class

Top CIOs, asset managers pack the Harvard Club for the eighth annual CIO Summit.

Asset Allocation June 20, 2017

3 Ps Critical to Investing in Aftermath of US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Cambridge Associates and IEN outline why purpose, priorities, and principles are rules of thumb for ESG investing.

Opinion June 9, 2017

Shark Drives Home “Wonderful” Keys to Success

ETF investor and TV personality Kevin O’Leary reveals the driver for his track record, and it’s not what you think.

Research May 25, 2017

Ten-X Sees Some Markets Bucking Retail Downturn Trend

Texas, Florida cities seen as best markets for retail property investors.

May 8, 2017

Is it Gold’s Time to Shine?

Gold remains relatively inexpensive in the face of record-high equity prices and spiking bond yields.

Industry White Papers

Investing in Real Estate, Look to New York—Here’s Why Capitalizing on near-term opportunities

2020 Long-term Capital Market Assumptions Q2 Update

Emerging Markets and Covid-19: Crisis or opportunity…or both? 2020 will be a challenging moment for Emerging Markets’ economies. But there will likely be a wide open Emerging Markets “door” that sees governments fall back on privatisation to bridge fiscal holes. In an environment of tight domestic monetary conditions and reduced cross border flows, the buyers of these assets have considerable advantage.

Meditations in an emergency Multi-Asset Strategist Adam Berger discusses the macro and market impact of the coronavirus and offers his "playbook" for the coming weeks and months, including thoughts on rebalancing and opportunistic investments.

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.