Tag: University of Michigan

Asset Allocation April 5, 2021

University of Michigan Pledges to Become Net-Zero by 2050

The $12.5 billion endowment’s portfolio will immediately shift to sustainable assets and shun fossil fuels.

Newsmakers October 15, 2019

The State of Michigan Retirement Fund has severed ties with billionaire asset manager’s firm, yanking $600 million investment.

Risk March 1, 2019

University reveals $3 million investment in cryptonetwork fund.

Risk October 23, 2018

Board of regents approves new model portfolio for 2019 fiscal year.

Newsmakers May 11, 2018

University hires PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct internal audit.

Newsmakers October 24, 2017

Long-term portfolio assets rise to $10.9 billion from $9.7 billion.

Industry White Papers

China Fixed Income: a fast-growing and strategic asset class With global government bond yields low or negative, investors are increasingly searching for alternative diversifiers to equities. An active approach to China fixed income can serve as a powerful diversifier in global fixed income portfolios.

Global Currency Market Commentary Monthly review of currency markets reviews evidence of the asynchronous nature of pandemic recovery.

China is Embarking on A New Stage of Growth China is entering its fifth decade of growth, and the conventional view among global investors may falsely point to growth avenues being exhausted.

EMD: Reframing the External vs. Local Debt Debate for 2021 The historical outperformance of external debt has led emerging markets debt (EMD) investors to overweight external debt compared with local debt.