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Institutional Investors Boosting Hedge Fund Allocations, Survey Finds
Allocators leery of a second half downturn are diversifying portfolios with the asset class.
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Should Universities Spend More From Their Endowments?
It’s the first question during a crisis. Given unprecedented disruption, some schools are starting to increase payouts from their troves.
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Group of Pension Funds Worth $1 Trillion Creates Sustainable Investing Platform
The subscriber-based online tool reviews 8,000 companies against United Nation’s sustainability criteria.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Japanese Pension Fund Loses $77 Billion in Fiscal 2019
The world’s largest retirement system is the lowest it’s been valued in roughly three years.
Asset Allocation
Is Setting ESG Standards Too Puzzling? Get Wide Feedback, SASB Says
If the rules seem subjective or unworkable, a good alternative for companies is to ask outside groups for their input, the sustainability advisory group suggests.
Asset Management Culture
Harvard Says It’s Not Planning Layoffs, But Offers Early Retirement Packages
Other cost-saving proposals at endowment champ: voluntarily reduce vacation time or work hours.
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Calvert Will Score Companies on ESG to Add to Its Funds
To make the grade for its separate accounts, companies must be in the top third for at least one sustainability metric.
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ESG ETF Investing ‘Should At Least Double’ This Year, Says Industry Savant
Investor interest has jumped amid challenges in the coronavirus crisis and George Floyd protests.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
After Turning Down Stimulus, Northwestern Taps Endowment
The university will draw from its investments, furlough employees, and cut retirement contributions.
Asset Management Culture
Too Rich to Need It? Top Colleges Back Away from US Virus Money
Harvard, Penn, Yale act after Trump administration says subsidies should go to less wealthy institutions.
Asset Allocation
BlackRock, While Predicting ‘Sharp’ Recovery, Is Building a Strong Cash Position
The $7.4 trillion asset manager sees cash as a guard against further shocks, leading a trend sweeping corporate America.
Asset Management Culture
BlackRock Commits $50M to Coronavirus Relief Efforts
The institutional investor joins firms such as JPMorgan in mobilizing around the relief effort.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Ray Dalio Says US Corporations Will Lose $4 Trillion to Coronavirus
The amount of money needed globally could notch up to $12 trillion, he said.
Asset Management Culture
Flagship Bridgewater Fund Reportedly Tumbles 20% From Coronavirus
Founder Ray Dalio has admitted being taken by surprise by the economic impact.
Asset Allocation
BlackRock Changes Global Outlook Due to Coronavirus
The world’s largest asset manager said it’s reducing cyclical exposures to global assets, such as emerging markets and Japan.