State Street survey finds return of investor optimism
Most institutional investors expect there to be minimal impact on their business from the coronavirus crisis, even though three in ten say their daily investment-related operations were disrupted by the volatility. These are the key findings of State Street’s ‘Volatility Study 2020’ – seen exclusively by investmentofficer.lu – which surveyed 640 mainly insurance and pension funds in April.
Investors oppose coronavirus cost cuts
Companies that opted to retain their staff and take measures to support their suppliers during the coronavirus market crash have been rewarded for this by institutional investors. According to research by State Street Associates.