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Macro Managers Have Been The Stars Of The Pandemic-Stricken Markets. Here's A Breakdown Of How Big Names Like Alan Howard, Paul Tudor Jones, And Greg Coffey Are Performing.

While a revived equity market has helped investors recover from a disastrous March, macro managers have been able to navigate the pandemic throughout.

05.18.20
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After $2.1-Billion Trading Loss, AIMCo Board Hires Outside Experts To Audit Fund Manager

In its first public comment on the loss, the board said a report is expected by the middle of June and will be shared with AIMCo’s clients and the provincial government.

05.18.20
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EIG Raises $1.1 Billion For Global Project Fund V

EIG Global Energy Partners (EIG) announced today the successful final close of EIG Global Project Fund V (GPF V or the Fund) with total commitments of $1.1 billion, nearly 50% higher than the Fund’s $750 million target.

05.18.20
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Hawaii Pension Fund Suffers Worst Quarterly Loss Since 2002

Hawaii’s largest public pension fund was infected by the coronavirus during the first three months of 2020 and suffered its worst quarterly loss in more than 17 years.

05.18.20
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Trump’s Pension Fund Ban Could Split Global Markets

Order to federal retirement fund to drop investment in an index that includes Chinese companies under US sanctions and export bans could have sweeping ramifications.

05.18.20
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Lawmakers Pass Retirement Funding Bills, Other Controversial Measures On Last Day Of Session

More money for retirees and a battle over abortion were top of the controversial headline-bills from a busy last day of session at the Oklahoma Capitol.

05.18.20
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The Surprising Reasons These Midwest States Are The Last Bastion Of Retirement Plans

Employer-provided retirement plans have been vanishing everywhere since their peak around the year 2000. But in two states, they remain relatively common. We tried to figure out why.

05.18.20
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US Pension Fund Freeze On Investment Chills China Stock Outlook

Fears of financial schism between the two nations rise as Trump ratchets up pressure.

05.15.20
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New Convertible-Bond Issues At 12-Year Highs. What’s In It For Investors

Convertible-bond issuance is running at a record pace as companies like Lyft (ticker: LYFT), Zillow Group (Z), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN), and Penn National Gaming (PENN) seek to shore up their balance sheets or simply take advantage of strong investor demand for the hybrid securities.

05.14.20
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BlackRock Scraps EM Chief’s Asia Fund Ahead Of Redemption

Asset manager liquidates previously soft-closed strategy after receiving notice of major investor’s plan to depart.

05.13.20