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Germany's Allianz And Its U.S. Funds Troubles

Germany’s Allianz has agreed to pay about $6 billion and its U.S. asset management unit will plead guilty to fraud after a group of its multibillion investment funds collapsed amid market turmoil triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

05.18.22
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Fund Managers Holding Most Cash Since 2001: Bank Of America

That indicates they’re pessimistic about financial markets, as investors often hold cash as an alternative to stocks and bonds.

05.18.22
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The Biggest Hedge Fund Managers Posted The Worst April Returns

According to Citco, the largest funds with more than $3 billion in assets under administration recorded the steepest losses at -4.1%.

05.18.22
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ASU On ESG’s Higher Calling In Higher Education

Student activists garner more headlines than pensioners. And maybe that’s a good thing.

05.18.22
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Fight Brews Over Cost Of SEC Climate-Change Rules

Businesses are balking at the agency’s plan to require them to tally their impact on the environment and the risks they face from climate change.

05.17.22
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Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay

Harvard Today released its 2020 tax filings, covering fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021), including information on the earnings of University leaders, and the accompanying Harvard Management Company (HMC) disclosure of senior employees’ compensation for calendar year 2020.

05.13.22
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Kansas Governor Approves Paying Down $1 Billion In KPERS Public Pension Debt, Saving Millions In Long Run

Gov. Laura Kelly and the Legislature are paying down more than $1 billion in pension debt at the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

05.13.22
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State Pensions Are In The Black, But Red May Be Ahead

For state pensions, funded status has increased, but meeting return expectations may still be a challenge.

05.13.22
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Pennsylvania Pension Fund May Sue Its Consultant For Botching Profits Figure

Pennsylvania’s beleaguered pension fund for educators has hired yet another outside law firm — this time to consider suing the consulting firm that admitted botching a key profits calculation.

05.13.22
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Ex-Fidelity Multi-Asset Chief To Close Boutique For Health Reasons

James Bateman to shut down value-focused proposition after announcing treatment for cancer.

05.12.22