United States – Page 12
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ESG roundup: UK ‘economics of biodiversity’ review kicks into gear
Plus: The US Securities and Exchange Commission is to consider whether or not to publish guidance about the use of proxy advice in the shareholder voting process
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SEC proposes revised corporate disclosure rules
US regulator’s revamp is intended to make disclosures more readable for investors and simplify compliance to cut out ‘unnecessary costs and burdens’
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Opinion: Far more than a trade war
The are reasons to question the accepted description of the current tensions between the US and China, writes Daniel Ben-Ami – it is arguably far more serious
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Joseph Mariathasan: The drums of war beat ever louder
Iran could provide major investment opportunites across a variety of sectors and industries – but geopolitical tensions mean these are shut off to most investors
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NewsUS academics challenge whether ESG investing must be fiduciary duty
Two law professors have argued that the position taken by the PRI and others is ‘contrary to both law and economics’
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: On a secure retirement path
The most significant changes to US retirement plans in more than a decade look set to be approved by Congress. On 23 May, the House of Representatives passed the Secure Act – Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement – by 417-3, and the Senate is also likely to approve it, with President Donald Trump unopposed.
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Asset Class ReportsTrade war minefield for investors
High-quality companies are most likely to withstand the ravages of a prolonged US-China trade war
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Asset Class ReportsUS equities: Past, present and future
Are US equity valuations in bubble territory?
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Asset Class ReportsPowerful currents transforming energy
Rapidly improving renewable energy technologies and global warming concerns are fuelling radical changes in the US energy sector
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Asset Class ReportsAre the FAANGs losing their bite?
Growth has slowed in the maturing US tech sector but deep-value investors are showing more interest in the stocks
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FeaturesPerspective: Growing buzz around cannabis
Legalisation of cannabis raises ethical questions for some investors, while presenting an investment opportunity for others
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Asset Class ReportsUS Treasuries – still safe?
Rising US government debt levels are posing a conundrum for bond investors
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: Practitioners defend ESG from executive threat
The proxy season was different in the US this time around. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) resolutions – as well as the use of those criteria for investing – are under scrutiny by the Trump administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Joseph Mariathasan: Should the West blame China for the trade war?
For China, catching up with the US and Europe means climbing the intellectual property ladder – and it is well positioned to do that
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Opinion Pieces
Personalised TDFs on the rise
The newest trend in 401(k) plans is launching personalised versions of target-date funds (TDFs)
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: The $20bn club shifts strategy
The funded status of US corporate defined benefit (DB) plans is getting better, thanks to investment gains and higher corporate bond interest rates that decrease liabilities.
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NewsFCA finalises ‘no-deal’ rules as parliament rejects Brexit agreement again
UK regulator publishes final rulebook for EU exit transition and reaffirms information-sharing agreement with SEC
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NewsJoseph Mariathasan: The quantitative tsunami retreats
Is the tidal wave of QE-driven liquidity about to reduce? And can emerging markets return to winning ways?
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Asset management roundup: Northill buys US fiduciary manager
Plus: UBS wealth management arm seeds new BMO SDG-targeted small- and mid-cap fund
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Opinion Pieces
Hedge funds under scrutiny
Last year was good for hedge funds in terms of raising new money. But at the same time the industry suffered its biggest annual loss since 2011
