Why Laggard European Stocks Will Overtake Tech-Fueled US Equity
A more united EU, an end to too-expensive FAANG expansion, and lower prices should boost the continent’s returns.
Tag: pension funds
Pensions
Tesla and Walmart Under Pension Fund Fire on Board Pay and Opioid Sales
The automaker has been sued by the Detroit Police and Fire retirement system over big payouts, and the retailer by the Detroit plan and a Norfolk County (Mass.) plan on how it distributes the drug.
Asset Allocation
Big Danish Pension Fund to Trim Fossil Fuel Investments
The trend toward sustainable investments heats up as Denmark’s ATP joins the movement.
How Asset Balancing Has Gotten More Complex
Bring on the exotica: Public pension plans are going lighter on stocks and bonds, as their alt ownership has almost quadrupled.
News
Pension Funds, Insurers Commit to Carbon-Neutral Investments by 2050
Institutional investors with $2.4 trillion in assets aim for Paris agreement standards.
Investors Are Seeking More Support for Private Equity Co-investments
The uptick in outsourced co-investment platforms is part of ‘the next generation of thoughtful portfolio construction.’
Research
Global Public Investor Assets Rise to $33.5 Trillion in 2016
Report finds pension funds spurred increase in worldwide asset total.
Newsmakers
Wal-Mart Shareholders Deny Prime Pension Plans’ Push for Change
Six pension entities’ shareholder suggestions fall on deaf ears at Wal-Mart’s annual meeting.