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Using a novel sample of professional asset managers, we document positive incremental alpha on newly purchased stocks that decays over twelve months.
Real assets, public equity the key as Oregon PERS gets climate mandate
The US state of Oregon is on the cusp of passing a legislation that will require the $100 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement System to invest in clean energy wherever possible as it aims for a net-zero portfolio by 2050.
Railpen and Nest warn on cyber risk
Two of the United Kingdom’s largest pension funds have launched a guide to cyber risk for asset owners highlighting key cyber dangers asset owners should watch, and rules of engagement with investee companies and reticent asset managers.
Where is the illiquidity premium?
Investors allocate to private equity with the expectation of achieving superior returns relative to public-market investments. This approach has generally paid off in corporate private equity with return premiums that have compensated investors for the risk of illiquidity. However, the same cannot be said for real estate private equity.
Mega pools: Brunel and ACCESS become casualties in ongoing LGPS shake-up
Brunel Pension Partnership, renowned for its leadership in sustainable investment, and ACCESS have been told to merge with other LGPS pools in the latest step on the UK government’s quest to create mega pools and boost investment in so-called productive assets.
CFA Institute: Galvanizing the industry for change
In a wide-ranging discussion at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Oxford, CFA Institute chief executive Margaret Franklin, and global head of content at WTW Roger Urwin, examined some of the challenges the investment industry faces and the need for evolution.
Engagement: labour rights and covid-19
This session looks at how investors can influence investee companies to change their focus and put people before profits to create a more sustainable economy.
FIS Digital – June 2020