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Wells Fargo Lauds Midstream Stocks, Such As Energy Transfer

‘We remain constructive” on midstreams/MLPs ‘given a solid fundamental backdrop, continued capital discipline,’ Wells Fargo says.

12.13.21
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Equity And Fixed-Income Investments Were No Help For DB Plan Funded Status In November

Defined benefit plan funded status is still up for the year, but there are several factors plan sponsors should consider as they set their risk tolerance for the rest of the year and into 2022.

12.13.21
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The Private-Markets Party Reaches Fever Pitch

As valuations surge and interest-rate rises loom, can it last?

12.13.21
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Pennsylvania Pension Fund For State Workers Follows PSERS And Revises Staff Travel Rules

The $38 billion pension fund for state government retirees is taking steps to control travel costs by its investment staff.

12.13.21
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Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Could Skyrocket Another $500,000

‘Institutions are moving in,’ she said. They ‘have to look at new asset classes that are evolving and that have low correlation.’

12.10.21
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California Pension Fund Sunk $340 Million Into Its Headquarters Before COVID. Was It A Mistake?

CalSTRS will be looking for commercial tenants in a market depressed by COVID-19 and a shift to remote work.

12.10.21
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The Standard Announces Leadership Team And Organizational Changes

Standard Insurance Company today announced that Scott Hibbs, vice president and chief investment officer, will retire at the end of December.

12.10.21
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No Dollar Signs This Time

How did the only “work of practical beneficence” worth acknowledging become writing checks?

12.09.21
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Market Can Weather Evergrande Crisis, China’s Top Central Banker Says

People’s Bank of China Gov. Yi Gang said the central bank was committed to a level playing field for investors and that broader problems with debt at Chinese property developers should be dealt with according to market principles.

12.09.21
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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Trustees Address Why They Cut Target Rate Of Return On Investments

The executive director of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System on Monday defended his recommendation for the system to cut its target rate of investment return from 7.5% to 7.25% a year, saying he couldn’t in good conscience recommend keeping the higher rate if the system’s actuary considered it unreasonable.

12.08.21