In this executive conversation, Keith McDonagh, MassMutual’s head of institutional solutions, discusses how that’s playing out amid the coronavirus pandemic and related economic conditions.
Published May 18, 2020

One investment strategy not commonly considered as part of a risk mitigation arsenal but that can provide significant downside protection without the drag of a hefty premium during periods of drawdown is trend following. 
Published May 18, 2020

Emerging markets have not escaped the wrath of the global pandemic and for institutional investors, the damage raises serious concerns about growth and return potential.
Published May 18, 2020

This supplement covers several research issues that have relevance for the investment industry today.
Published April 6, 2020

New research from Invesco suggests there is room to evolve the DC investment menu to address the needs of these “Forgotten Participants” — those who want to feel in control of their investment decisions but would benefit from an investment menu with more avenues to professionally managed options.
Published April 6, 2020

Two OCIO experts — Jim Link, managing director at PFM Asset Management, and Ian Toner, chief investment officer at Verus — explain why institutional investors have become more attracted to OCIO, clarify how a board’s key governance responsibilities shift under OCIO and offer practical insights on the key benefits and challenges of these programs.
Published March 23, 2020

In this roundtable discussion, the panelists highlight key provisions of the law, point out what plan sponsors should pay attention to and why, and predict which features will have the most lasting impact.
Published March 9, 2020

This supplement takes a look at how plan sponsors are responding to changes in their workforce and new demands from participants, as well as what is holding them back from taking bold steps.
Published March 9, 2020

Whether seeking to increase funded status, meet return targets or improve portfolio diversification, institutional investors need to be risk aware when investing in international and emerging market strategies. Yet traditional approaches to risk management can be limiting.
Published February 24, 2020 

With remarkable divergences in ESG adoption across regions and by asset class, three leading experts discuss both the “push” and “pull” factors driving institutional ESG investing today.
Published February 10, 2020