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BlackRock’s ‘No. 1’ Goal In ‘Woke’ Investing: Huge ESG-Funds Haul

By the end of the year, BlackRock could have as many as 150 so-called exchange-traded funds that adhere to ESG standards.

06.07.21
In The News
House Approves Bill That Would Divest Maine's Retirement System From Fossil Fuel Industry

The measure would immediately block any further investments in the fossil fuel industry by the State Retirement System or the state Treasurer.

06.07.21
In The News
Foreign Central Banks Have Already Begun The Tightening Cycle

Since 2010, emerging market central bank tightening has usually been followed by a weaker dollar and rising gold prices the next six months.

06.07.21
In The News
Ex-Millennium And LMR Partners Portfolio Manager Launches R-Squared Global Fund

Gordian Capital has launched the R Squared Global Fund, managed by William Warner and Justin Leow.

06.07.21
In The News
Funds With $8.8 Trillion Urge Asian Utilities To Cut Emissions

Global asset managers — including JP Morgan Asset Management Inc. and Fidelity International Ltd. — will urge five Asian power generators to curb greenhouse gas emissions in an initiative coordinated by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change.

06.07.21
In The News
The Great Pandemic Sets A Watershed In Emerging Markets’ Budget Reputation

Oxford Economics, a global analysis firm, determines the enclaves best positioned to address the take-off of the activity.

06.07.21
In The News
Former pension boss sues New Mexico over pay discrimination

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The former head of New Mexico’s pension system for educators has accused Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and others of denying her equal pay.

06.04.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Western Plan Launches Discretionary Private Markets Search

Plan has issued an RFP for discretionary private markets advisory services and hopes to wrap up the search in the third quarter.

06.04.21
Credit/Private Debt
Clinton IM Appoints Credit Research Director

The new hire performs fundamental credit analysis and identifies fixed-income investment opportunities.

06.04.21
Large-Cap
Southern Plan Begins Large-Cap Growth, Consultant Searches

The plan is seeking up to two domestic large-cap growth equity managers and a defined contribution consultant.

06.04.21