Surveys/Studies

Surveys/Studies
Nonprofits Cautiously Optimistic About Long-Term Investments: Survey

Nonprofits are cautiously optimistic that they will generate a return sufficient to cover inflation, distributions and investment costs over the next 10 years despite apprehensions related to the U.S. economic recovery and the performance of the U.S. stock market in the short term, according to a recent survey

03.24.21
Surveys/Studies
Community Foundations Aim For Increased Diversity In 2021: Poll

Diversity is a top priority for community foundations within their investment portfolios and investment committees in the coming year, according to a recent survey.

03.24.21
Surveys/Studies
Higher Education Institutions Demand Advisor, Consultant Services For Retirement Plans: Report

Advisors and consultants sought for more investment options and retirement readiness planning.

03.24.21
Surveys/Studies
E&Fs Expect To Increase Allocations To Alternative Strategies: Survey

A recent survey finds that endowments and foundations expect to continue increasing their allocations to alternative investments.

03.18.21
Surveys/Studies
Many Nonprofits Still Not Considering ESG Or Impact Investing: Survey

A recent survey showed that many nonprofit investors have not had conversations around mission-aligned investing.

03.11.21
Industry News
Private Investments Can Boost Portfolios And Pave Way For Better Sustainability Data In 2021

Investors are changing the way that they factor in sustainable investing themes and their engagement with private capital is the key to providing better sustainability data to enhance portfolios in 2021, according to recent research.

03.11.21
Surveys/Studies
Healthcare Systems Should Reset Investment Outlook Amidst Low Bond Yields, Muted Returns: Report

Healthcare systems should reset investment expectations as the outlook for their diversified portfolios appears challenged despite many successfully navigating the most difficult financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent research.  

03.04.21
Surveys/Studies
Endowments Must Explore Non-Core Positions To Meet Targeted Returns Amid Uncertain Market Environment: Study

Institutions should take a fresh look at financial and investment strategies to address challenges to their business models and maintain optimal asset allocations to meet a 7.5% historical return target, particularly in the face of a long-term era of muted returns, according to a recent study.

02.19.21
Surveys/Studies
Investors Aiming For Social Impact Need Standardized Data: Survey

Institutional investors around the world are increasingly evaluating managers’ ESG integration in terms of demonstrable outcomes and want firms to show results of their ESG-integrated strategies, according to a recent survey.

02.18.21
Surveys/Studies
ESG Disclosure Access Essential For Institutions To Manage Impact: Report

Regulators must standardize and make public company reporting on ESG disclosure accessible in order for institutional investors to properly manage and account for impact in their investment portfolios, according to a recent report.

02.11.21