Newsmakers
Alternative Asset Managers Launch ESG Disclosure Tool
Template aims to improve transparency and consistency for companies and credit investors.
Tag: Transparency
Newsmakers
Stanford Launches Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing
Ashby Monk gives CIO an inside look into the new initiative.
Regulation
SEC Wants Funds to Reveal More Proxy Voting Information
The regulator proposes disclosure rule changes regarding ‘say-on-pay’ votes and securities lending.
Pensions
Ohio Retired Teachers Association Sues Ohio STRS for Transparency
The group says the $80 billion pension fund refuses to turn over public documents it needs to conduct an audit.
Pensions
New Pension Transparency Gauge Finds Serious Improvement Is Needed
The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark ranked 15 countries on public disclosure transparency.
Regulation
SEC’s Proposal to Raise 13F Threshold Stifles Transparency, Critics Say
Dissenting commissioner says regulator doesn’t have the legal authority to raise reporting criteria.
News
LPs Are Placing Fund Commitments on Hold and Engaging in Secondary Transactions More Often
A canvass of LP sentiment from Brackendale finds new trends in transaction styles, accommodations for COVID-19, and an affinity for thorough disclosures from general partners.
Alternatives
CAIA Clears Path for Democratization of Alternative Assets
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst organization cites the key attributes the alternative asset industry must improve upon to become more accessible.
Asset Management Culture
Ohio Pension Plan Would Disclose Manager Fees, Livestream Meetings Under New Legislation
In transparency move, proposed bill would also create a new legislative panel to review pension system fees and employee salaries.
Asset Allocation
Pennsylvania SERS Returns 0.32% in Q3, 12.39% Year-to-Date
Board addresses transparency concerns, and hires firm to find new CIO.
Sustainability Groups “Converge on Climate Risk” with G20 Task Force Recommendations
Paper reveals how corporations can adopt transparency around extreme weather events.