Capital markets look strong: panel
Market fundamentals are in great shape and a return to normal volatility won’t change that, although debt and cyber-risk are potential dangers, a panel of executives told the Milken conference.
Managers want more public companies
Individual investors are being denied access to tech shares and other growth because fewer businesses are publicly listed, a panel of asset management executives told the Milken conference.
Pensions embrace short-term caution
Large pension funds are being cautious in current markets and are looking to “batten down the hatches”, a panel of investors told delegates at the Milken Institute Global Conference in LA.
Mercer touts ESG integration, SDGs
Embedding ESG factors into investment decision-making processes makes related risks more apparent, while strategies based on SDGs align portfolios more closely with long-term wealth creation.
Chinese market’s many pros and cons
The Asian giant has a vibrant tech sector, a growing middle class, and a government making changes to improve access. It’s enough to make many take on the market’s volatility and other issues.
Pooling funds worth the trouble
Combining pension funds involves merging cultures, acting as both an investor and a body that answers to its constituent funds, and more. A panel of CEOs discussed the difficulties and benefits.
