Tag: S&P

Risk November 30, 2021

Exclusive: What Does the Omicron Variant Mean for Investors? Nick Moakes, CIO of Wellcome Trust, Shares His Thoughts

The health research fund successfully shielded its investments from the downturn in March 2020 by preparing for the pandemic in January.

October 22, 2020

During the Great Financial Crisis, Overly Optimistic Ratings Helped Kill the Market. Could It Be Happening Again?

An academic report found a major difference between ratings for tranches and their underlying securities that could indicate CLOs are riskier than investors think.

Asset Management Culture June 24, 2020

Pandemic Spurs Investor Interest in Social Bonds

The sustainable finance instrument has become an unlikely tool in the economic fight against COVID-19.

Risk May 22, 2020

Credit Raters Get Slammed Once Again as Too Lenient

S&P and Moody’s take it heavy in an SEC hearing. A run-up to a replay of their 2008-09 vilification?

Coronavirus - COVID-19 May 8, 2020

Public Pensions Could Suffer for Years from Pandemic Losses

Employers will have to increase contributions unless markets rebound sharply, says S&P.

Asset Allocation December 12, 2019

S&P Aggregate Pension Funded Status Rose in November

Level rises to 85.8% for corporate plan funding, Aon says.

Newsmakers September 26, 2018

GPIF Chooses Two Indices for Its ESG Benchmark

CEO Takahashi hopes the picks will push companies ‘to work on carbon efficiency and disclosure’ practices.

Asset Allocation June 9, 2017

Crescat Capital Client Letter: Most Hedge Funds Are Long Equities, Not Hedging

Managers may have overcompensated to stem outflows, report says.

Research June 7, 2017

Mercer: S&P 1500 Aggregate Funding Remains Level

At 83% funded, May levels on par with rest of 2017, but down from 2016.