The vast majority (81 per cent) of global pension plan sponsors said they have allocations to some kind of climate change-related funds, according to a new survey from CREATE-Research.
Investors have been reassessing their approach to investing in Chinese equities, according to a new report, which has shown a shift toward products specific to the region.
The economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus will result in a steep drop in tax revenue for state and local governments, forcing them to make difficult decisions about how to fund the state pension systems their employees rely on for their retirement.
Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday reiterated their commitment to an aggressive payment schedule that could fully fund the county’s $99.7 million pension debt in 10 years – but expressed frustration with their pension provider, directing staff to explore the county’s options for leaving the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS).
With the help of regulators and lawmakers, 401(k) plans are trying to become more like the old-fashioned pension plans they replaced. The latest example involves private equity, an illiquid investment that is a staple in pensions and now wants to be in your 401(k).
We are excited to announce that we have raised Material Impact Fund II, a $200 million oversubscribed fund that enables us to continue to build world-changing companies around products enabled by materials innovations.