Perspectives
Stay up to date on emerging industry issues and trends with Sage perspectives. From fixed income to sustainable investing, our experts cover a range of subject matter that is relevant to today’s advisors and consultants.
Municipal Fixed Income
The Ghosts of Pension Past
August 22, 2022 — Numerous factors have contributed to the current state of underfunding in public pension plans, which has sparked political finger-pointing, credit rating. . . .
Fixed Income
The Fed’s Not Done, But Close — Fixed Income Outlook in 5 Charts
August 21, 2022 — The Fed is likely to wrap up hiking rates by year-end, which is good news for fixed income investors.
ESG Solutions
Impact Bonds Make a Comeback
August 16, 2022 — New issuance of green, social, and sustainability bonds markedly declined in the first half of 2022 due to the invasion of. . . .
Fixed Income
Follow the Leader
August 12, 2022 — The relatively safe investment grade corporate credit market has not dodged the high interest rate volatility experienced in 2022. As a. . . .
Retirement
Investment Implications for Taft-Hartley Plans that Qualify for ARP Financial Assistance
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), distressed Taft-Hartley plans may qualify for a Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program with no. . . .
ESG Solutions
The Misguided Vilification of ESG
August 11, 2022 — Comments made in recent weeks by political leaders illustrate that the real problem with ESG is not the tenets of ESG. . . .
ESG Solutions
The Sage ESG Top 5 — Week of August 11
August 11, 2022 — Sage’s Senior ESG Research Analyst Andrew Poreda provides insight on the top ESG news stories of the week. Included in this. . . .
ESG Solutions
The Sage ESG Top 5 — Week of July 22
July 22, 2022 — Sage’s Senior ESG Research Analyst Andy Poreda provides insight on the top ESG news stories of the week. Included in this. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
“De Minimis” Part 2: Tax Warning Becomes Reality
July 18, 2022 — Since 2017, there has been a dramatic shift in the coupon structure of municipal bonds. Traditional 5% coupon bond issuance declined. . . .