University of New Hampshire endowment allocates $14 million
April 16, 2021 03:54:11 PMLawmakers reintroduce climate-risk disclosure bill
April 16, 2021 03:23:57 PMHouse and Senate Democrats introduced the latest version of a bill that would require public companies to disclose climate-related risks.
Brexit pushes 440 financial services firms to move some U.K. business to Europe
April 16, 2021 01:51:12 PMMoney managers and insurance firms have transferred more than $138.2 billion in assets to Europe as a result of Brexit.
J.P. Morgan sells $13 billion of bonds in largest-ever bank deal
April 16, 2021 01:46:24 PMJ.P. Morgan sold $13 billion of bonds, the largest deal ever by a bank, taking advantage of some of the cheapest borrowing costs in years.
Brevan Howard to begin investing in cryptocurrencies – source
April 16, 2021 01:28:38 PMHedge fund firm Brevan Howard reportedly will begin investing in digital assets, including bitcoin, for its clients.
Memphis Light, Gas & Water scouting for special situations funds
April 16, 2021 01:16:41 PMWashington State Investment Board earmarks $4.2 billion for 7 funds
April 16, 2021 01:06:15 PMRegulators endorse federal LIBOR transition bill
April 16, 2021 12:25:02 PMLawmakers and regulators called for legislation to provide a replacement framework for outstanding financial contracts tied to LIBOR.
Morgan Stanley’s record quarter stained by Archegos collapse
April 16, 2021 12:13:21 PMMorgan Stanley surprised investors with a $911 million loss tied to the collapse of Archegos Capital, staining an otherwise record quarter.
Man Group AUM up in first quarter on performance
April 16, 2021 09:15:45 AMAssets under management at Man Group grew 2.8% in the first quarter to $127 billion, bolstered by positive investment performance.
LaSalle picks head of debt and special situations
April 16, 2021 07:50:33 AMMichael Zerda was named head of debt and special situations at LaSalle Investment Management.
AIMCo lines up next CEO
April 16, 2021 07:16:49 AMEvan Siddall will become CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corp., effective July 1 and replacing Kevin Uebelein.
Commentary: COVID-19 and real estate debt – where investors should be looking
April 16, 2021 07:00:00 AMCOVID-19 has impacted economies and populations globally, but it's also presented selective investment opportunities in real estate debt.
State Street launches ESG cash reinvestment strategy
April 15, 2021 03:16:09 PMState Street Corp. is offering its first environmental, social and corporate governance commingled cash collateral reinvestment strategy.
Some alternative strategies struggle in first quarter following tough 2020
April 15, 2021 03:09:59 PMAlternatives strategies had mixed first quarters of the year, with private debt, infrastructure and real estate continuing to be challenged.
Virginia earmarks $1 billion for 4 managers
April 15, 2021 02:48:51 PMWTW to cut carbon footprint of OCIO portfolios by half by 2030
April 15, 2021 02:38:06 PMWillis Towers Watson will cut the carbon footprint for at least half of its discretionary delegated portfolios by 2030.
Diversity harder to find at the top in money management firms – survey
April 15, 2021 01:48:43 PMData show the most diverse group of employees hold lower-level roles in money management firms, while those at the top are less diverse.
Hub International continues buying spree with IBG acquisition
April 15, 2021 01:28:37 PMHub International acquired retirement plan consulting firm IBG Financial Partners.
Duff & Phelps brings on institutional business development managing director
April 15, 2021 01:12:52 PMSusan Ford was named managing director, institutional business development at Duff & Phelps Investment Management.
Kern County sticks with hedge fund consultant, commits $30 million
April 15, 2021 12:43:26 PMSEC shouldn’t require ESG metrics – commissioner
April 15, 2021 12:22:34 PMHester Peirce said the SEC should facilitate creative thinking to address ESG issues, not require firms to disclose standard ESG metrics.
BlackRock AUM hits record $9 trillion in first quarter
April 15, 2021 08:36:20 AMBlackRock hit a new AUM high of $9.01 trillion in the quarter ended March 31, buoyed by $172 billion of net inflows.
Cathay Innovation Partners takes minority stake in Seaya Ventures
April 15, 2021 08:11:17 AMVenture capital firm Cathay Innovation Partners agreed to acquire a minority stake in Spanish venture capital firm Seaya Ventures.
Commentary: Inflation expectations vs. reality in the bond market
April 15, 2021 07:00:00 AM