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Beneath Bond Market’s Surface, Tumbling Real Yields Boost Other Assets

U.S. Treasury yields have fallen close to record lows when adjusted for expected inflation, providing an extra boost to riskier assets in response to both better economic data and the promise of continued monetary stimulus.

07.17.20
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Harvard Discloses Top Earners

The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.

07.14.20
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How The University Of Dayton Divested From Fossil Fuels — And What Happened To Its Bottom Line

In June 2014, the University of Dayton ventured into fairly uncharted territory for a Catholic college, much less any academic institution in the United States.

07.14.20
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ESG-Friendly Stocks Have Done Better In Virus Downturn, BofA Says

‘A bear market necessity’: Higher employee satisfaction is critical factor, the study concludes.

07.13.20
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N.Y. Pension Fund One Of World's Most Responsible

New York’s pension fund is recognized by independent observers as a leader among investors in responsibly addressing the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.

07.13.20
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Public Pension Funds In An Era Of Low Rates And COVID-19

2020 Municipal Finance Conference papers on prudent strategies for state and local governments confronting low returns on pension investments, aging workforces, and pressure to build portfolios large enough to cover promised future benefits while these governments face other pressing demands?

07.13.20
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There Are Fewer Funds On The Market. Here’s Why, And What To Watch For

The first half of 2020 saw fewer new funds launched and a higher number of closures than in the past several years. Beware a flurry of new products in the second half of the year.

07.13.20
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Chatham Hedge Fund Has The Winning Bid For McClatchy Newspapers

The family-owned publisher of The Sacramento Bee and The Miami Herald announced the winner of its bankruptcy sale: Chatham Asset Management, the owner of The National Enquirer.

07.13.20
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Invoking The Full Spirit Of ESG Investing

A holistic investment process examines the big picture beyond the rigid criteria of some ESG scoring techniques.

07.13.20
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Hedge Fund Titans Grab Lion’s Share Of Industry Spoils

Investors end up paying high fees for poor returns while managers accumulate personal fortunes.

07.13.20