Why Offices, Abandoned as a Virus Risk, Will Be Back
If the health hazards are resolved, look for a reverse exodus. That’ll benefit battered office REITs.
Tag: New York
Regulation
New York AG Investigates St. Clare’s Pension Fund Fiasco
Nearly 1,100 retirees lost their pensions or had them reduced last year.
Asset Allocation
New York Pension Fund to Supplement Federal Small Business Loans
The state hardest hit by the coronavirus is bolstering relief efforts.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
New York Burns Through Cash, But Pension Funds Not Impacted
State retirement systems, in solid shape, don’t require subsidies from the tax coffers.
Asset Allocation
Athene Fined $45 Million for Unlicensed Pension Risk Transfers
New York regulator said the firm illegally entered into 14 risk transfer deals.
Anastasia Titarchuk: One Step Ahead
The CIO is in her first year on the job and was on track to meet her target. Then the coronavirus crashed markets.
Asset Management Culture
New York Does Not Expect to Meet 6.8% Fiscal Year Target
The state pension fund is one of the only plans that ends its fiscal year in March, closing as the coronavirus pummels markets.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
New York Expects ‘Sharp Fall’ in Wall Street Bonuses
Commissions in the securities industry have dropped during other financial crises. In 2008, they fell 47%.
Asset Allocation
New York Invests $800 Million into Green Bonds, Private Credit
The state pension plan is incorporating sustainable investing across asset classes.
Pensions
New York Maintains ‘Conservative Approach’ With 5.3% Third Quarter Return
The Common Retirement Fund has incrementally increased its exposure to fixed income such as cash, bonds, and mortgages.
Asset Allocation
NY to Investigate Coal Investments to See If Green Efforts Are Improving
Move is a step in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s overall plan to decarbonize its portfolio.
Asset Management Culture
New York Appoints Its First-Ever ESG Director
Andrew Siwo will help advance the massive portfolio’s green agenda.
Asset Allocation
Major Institutional Investors Say Zuckerberg’s ‘Totalitarian Grip’ on Facebook Must End
Group calls for Facebook to divulge the concentrated power that chairman and CEO holds.
Retirement Funds Are in the Crosshairs of US-China Conflict
Across-the-board portfolio limits on investing in Chinese firms will harm the US, say critics.
Meridian Capital Founder Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit Fraud
John Geraci admitted to misappropriating clients’ investments.