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Institutional Investor: Johns Hopkins' $1.8 Billion "Very Good Problem"

Michael Bloomberg announced on Sunday that he will donate $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, to support ongoing financial aid efforts.

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Pensions & Investments: Fund execs split on approach to allocation for 2019 — NEPC

U.S. corporate and health-care organization defined benefit plan executives are split on how to approach asset allocation in 2019 in the face of an uncertain geopolitical environment, an NEPC survey found.
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Institutional Investor: Plan Sponsors Shore Up Their Portfolios Amid Trade Tensions

Some defined benefit plans are seeking out "safe haven" assets in the wake of geopolitical threats — even as most believe a full-blown recession is unlikely, according to NEPC.

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Pensions & Investments: Alternatives Spark Decade of Growth for Largest Funds

Nearly a decade after the financial crisis, foundations with an appetite for alternative investments have enjoyed a steady growth in assets.

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Pensions & Investments: More Fund Execs Look at ESG Investing as Logical Extension of Their Missions

Many foundations are carving out a portion of their portfolios for ESG and impact investing.
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Pensions & Investments: Consultants Put More Focus on Culture Before Giving Green Light

The issue of culture within money management firms is increasingly on the radar of investment consultants that are preparing to walk away from highly rated managers based on their findings.

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Pensions & Investments: Graphic: The Evolution of Record Keeping

Record-keeping services are essential to plan sponsors overseeing defined contribution plans. As demand has grown for low-cost investment options, it has also grown for lower plan administration fees. The larger firms in the market use their scale to compete with lower fees, while larger plans use their assets, the number of participant accounts or both as leverage to drive down costs.
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