Tag: Pandemic

Asset Allocation October 21, 2020

Endowment Index Returns Over 5% in Q3

China equities, timber, and private agriculture investments bolster robust quarterly gains.

Asset Allocation October 19, 2020

The $1.15 trillion fund returns 4.3% during the quarter after losing $21 billion in the first half.

October 16, 2020

Organization warns pandemic will reverse progress made in reducing global poverty and will increase inequality.

Regulation October 7, 2020

Agency said move was needed because CARES Act didn’t provide special rules for PBGC premiums.

October 6, 2020

Calendar effect: Why September has the worst returns, and October the most volatility and market plummets.

News October 2, 2020

When the market’s July-September period is good, the October-December one will be, too, but somewhat less good in a presidential year.

Market Moves September 25, 2020

Panel at Alternative Investment Summit reveals how much things have changed since March.

Asset Management Culture September 17, 2020

Sustainalytics Founder Michael Jantzi says COVID-19 has been a catalyst for ESG investing.

Asset Allocation September 15, 2020

The fund’s portfolio has added nearly $15 billion in value since markets tumbled in March.

Pensions September 4, 2020

The $635.5 billion fund was aided by being overweight in fixed income and underweight in equities.

Research August 25, 2020

Research from CIO Martin Fridson finds no statistically significant difference attributable to ESG factors.

Research August 25, 2020

CPPIB says it’s critical for long-term investors to understand ‘generational shifts’ caused by the pandemic.

Market Moves August 24, 2020

Growing household savings and unspent stimulus money buoy David Rosenberg, former Merrill economist.

Pensions August 21, 2020

But financial strains on governments could make it harder to pay required contributions.

Market Moves August 20, 2020

The economy and the stock market should be able to overcome the virus, say the firm’s strategists.