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The Risks And Opportunities Of Private Debt

Direct lending is attracting attention from both private and institutional investors thanks to its steady performance and appealing returns. But the overall size and composition of this market is already difficult to assess, and the addition of new players could make it even harder to track the level of risk for both lenders and borrowers.

10.25.21
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Canadian Investors Representing $5.5 Trillion Send An Unprecedented Call For Increased Climate Accountability In The Corporate Sector

The Statement, signed by asset management divisions of five of Canada’s largest banks along with major institutional investors such as the Ontario Pension Board, calls on companies to act on material climate risks including through their industry association and lobbying activities.

10.25.21
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BlackRock Wins Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund Mandate

BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, won a mandate to help Saudi Arabia create and oversee the National Infrastructure Fund.

10.25.21
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Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp Stepping Down

Maryland State Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp announced today her plans to resign by the end of this year.

10.22.21
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New Mexico Considers Retirement 'Double Dipping' For Police

Legislators are drafting a plan to ease restrictions against retired police officers coming back to work, in an effort to add law enforcement officers across New Mexico in the midst of a labor shortage.

10.20.21
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Bond Investors Face Year Of Peril With Few Places To Hide

While inflation is eroding the value of bonds’ fixed payments, central banks are pulling back on debt purchases.

10.20.21
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Nationwide, Capital Group And Annexus Retirement Solutions Set To Launch Next Evolution In Target Date Series

In response to the SECURE Act, these industry leaders have launched an innovative new target date fund series designed to help plan participants optimize accumulation during their working years and maximize lifetime income in retirement.

10.20.21
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EQT Launches Impact-Driven Longer-Hold Fund

EQT strengthens commitment to drive positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund, targeting longer-hold investments in mature companies with market-shaping impact potential.

10.20.21
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Bond Investors Face Year Of Peril With Few Places To Hide

Global bond investors face an old enemy – inflation – and the universe of fixed-income assets doesn’t look to offer much in the way of shelter.

10.19.21
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Fund Managers Have Turned Negative On Global Growth And Profits. Here's What They're Buying.

Bank of America’s monthly fund manager survey finds global investors in a sour mood, shedding bonds and piling up cash. They are also buying these assets.

10.19.21