Our Ideas
There is no Alternative
The death of the U.S. Dollar's reserve currency status is greatly exaggerated
Crucial Considerations When Engaging Corporates on Seafood Traceability
Briefs on the Blue Economy
Portfolio Opportunities: Generative AI, Let's "chat" about it
Rockefeller Insights
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer: Navigating a Polarized World
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event
Constructive Engagement Series: Waste Management, Inc.
Case Study: Constructive dialogue contributes to framing WM’s 2030 circularity target, with a long-term focus on increasing overall recovery of material for beneficial reuse.
A New Era Issue 2: Energy Transition - Truths & Ironies
Market & Macro Outlook 2023 and Beyond
Portfolio Opportunities: Hydrogen's path to cleaner energy
Rockefeller Insights
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – 2023 Top 10 Global Trends with Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman
A Conversation with Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Lessons from a Leading Growth Investor with Warburg Pincus CEO Chip Kaye
A Conversation with Chip Kaye, CEO of Warburg Pincus
Net Zero Policy
At Rockefeller Asset Management (RAM), ESG-integrated research emphasizing “improvers” coupled with in-depth shareholder engagement is core to our philosophy of delivering alpha and positive outcomes. As long-term investors serving our clients, we believe that climate change is transforming markets and recognize the risks and opportunities for investment portfolios. In September 2021, RAM joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative and committed to manage select investments in line with achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. We believe these commitments will increase the probability of exceeding investment performance and shareholder engagement objectives.
Everest is Not the Tallest Mountain
Each economic cycle has its own unique characteristics that make forecasting and market timing so difficult. In this quarter’s edition of Global Foresight, we examine why investors should rethink how they measure inflation and economic growth. The issue also explores some of the more forward-looking indicators that should become increasingly utilized by investors to monitor the health and prospects of the economy.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Wellington CEO Jean Hynes On Her Remarkable Rise
A Conversation with Jean Hynes, CEO of Wellington Management
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Jack Brennan
A Conversation with Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor to Vanguard
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Making Fine Wines in an Era of Climate Change
A Conversation with renowned winemakers Jean Hoefliger and Philippe Melka
Engaging Ideas: Investment Opportunities in the Blue Economy
The blue economy is the subset of the ocean economy, which is focused on solutions that are sustainable, and have ocean-positive benefits. In conjunction with World Ocean Day on June 8th, this edition of Engaging Ideas features guest author Mark Spalding, President of The Ocean Foundation, discussing the shipping-related industry, its role in the blue economy, and opportunities for investors.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Bruce Flatt
A Conversation with Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management
Engaging Ideas: Acceleration of Decarbonization Driven by the War in Ukraine
The outbreak of war in Ukraine has quickly galvanized the European Union’s commitment to reduce its reliance on Russian energy and accelerate its plans to increase the region’s renewable energy capacity. In this new commentary, we review the short- and long-term implications of this dynamic and the investment implications.
Rockefeller Asset Management 2021 Sustainable Investing Annual Report
At Rockefeller Asset Management, our sustainable investing process seeks to deliver on three strategic pillars: Research, Engagement and Thought Leadership. Explore these three pillars and how we are using each to help our clients achieve their sustainable investing objectives, in our 2021 Sustainable Investing Annual Report.
That 70's Show
In this quarter’s edition of Global Foresight, we compare and contrast today’s macro environment with that of the 1970s. That 70’s Show focuses on inflation from both eras due to overly accommodative central banks and supply shocks. This issue also illustrates the stark differences in interest rates between the two periods, which made the 1970’s a uniquely difficult decade for investors.
Seizing the Moment for Climate Action
For years, climate action has been a key topic of conversation with companies when material. Last year, we broadened this dialogue to a campaign which targeted 150 companies across our strategies.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – John Rogers Jr.
A Conversation with John Rogers Jr., CIO of Ariel Investments
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Ruchir Sharma
A Conversation with Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International
Meta Platforms (Facebook): Co-Filing a Shareholder Resolution
Rockefeller Asset Management recently co-filed a shareholder resolution asking Facebook to migrate to a one-share-one-vote equity structure over the next 7 years.
We Are Bolder
Our Approach to Sustainable Investing: Rockefeller Sustainable Investment Portfolios
Trouble With the Curve
In this quarter’s edition of Global Foresight, we discuss the shape of the yield curve and its implications for the markets ahead and for growth and value styles in particular.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Jimmy Chang
A Conversation with Jimmy Chang, Rockefeller Global Family Office CIO
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Dikembe Mutombo
A Conversation with Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, and accomplished philanthropist
Engaging Ideas: Utilities Sector - Unlocking the Vast Potential of an Increasingly Electrified World
In the latest edition of our “Engaging Ideas” commentary series, Jose Garza, Senior Equity Analyst – Thematic Investments, provides his views on the utilities sector, which may be a source of compelling investment opportunities as the world shifts toward clean electrification.
Constructive Engagement Series: Campaign to Protect Privacy and Secure Sensitive Data
Our “Engagement to Protect Privacy and Secure Sensitive Data” campaign targeted portfolio companies where privacy and data security were identified as material ESG issues and where our research identified gaps in performance or disclosure compared to best practice.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Guiding the Next Gen and the Digital Transformation of Healthcare Delivery
A Conversation with Dr. Leslie W. Braksick & Julian Flannery
Equity Duration: When Stocks Act Like Bonds
In this edition of Global Foresight, we examine today’s unprecedented negative real interest rates, which have led to some sharp distortions in equity prices.
Avery Sheffield featured as one of “50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds”
Avery Sheffield, Co-Founder & CIO, VantageRock Capital, has been recognized by The Hedge Fund Journal in this year’s edition of the publication’s “50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds” report.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Navigating Volatility in the Markets
A Conversation with Avery Sheffield, Co-Founder & CIO of VantageRock at Rockefeller Asset Management, Dr. Ankur Crawford, EVP & Portfolio Manager at Alger, and Nick Davidoff, Founder & CIO at Entrada Management
Climate Change: The Mega Trend Reshaping Economies and Markets
Casey Clark, Deputy CIO and Global Head of ESG Investments, discusses how climate change is transforming economies and markets, creating long-term opportunities for companies delivering products or services that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Derek Jeter
A Conversation with Derek Jeter, our newest Board Member and Baseball Hall of Famer
Engaging Ideas: Peaking E-Commerce?
In the inaugural edition of our “Engaging Ideas” commentary series, Avery Sheffield, Co-Founder & CIO, VantageRock Capital, provides her views on e-commerce in the current market environment.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Dr. Rajiv Shah
A Conversation with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation
Congratulations, RCM Board Member Derek Jeter!
Our Newest Board Member Joins the Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
State and Local Tax Deduction – Planning and Possibilities
Rockefeller Insights
Changing the Landscape of Sustainable Investing Again
This feature on Rockefeller Asset Management and our Climate Solutions strategy, published by NORDSIP, covers a range of topics including our ESG investing history and how our strategy can complement other Climate-focused offerings.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Carol Tomé
A Conversation with Carol Tomé, CEO of United Parcel Service (UPS)
Retroactive CGT Impact Thwarts Some Client Moves – Rockefeller
Tim Laffey Featured in Family Wealth Report
ESG Engagement 2021 Mid-Year Update
Rockefeller Asset Management has been interacting and engaging with companies to create value and catalyze positive change for 40 years. We believe that rigorous, ESG-integrated analysis, coupled with deep shareholder engagement to improve ESG performance, will yield stronger financial performance over time. We are pleased to share our 2021 ESG Engagement Mid-Year Update – a summary of our engagement activity from January 1 through June 30, 2021.
Winning By Being Less Bad
The Dollar’s reign as the global reserve currency
Rockefeller Capital Management Expands Strategic Advisory Practice with the Addition of Jim Ratigan
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Yvon Chouinard
A Conversation with Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia
Constructive Engagement Series: Shenzhou International Group Company Action
Following Rockefeller Asset Management's suggestion, Shenzhou International Group appointed one woman and two Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) to their board.
4.5 Degrees of Separation
In this quarter’s issue of Global Foresight, David Harris discusses three converging global trends - aging demographics, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and adapting to a changing climate - that pose real societal challenges and should create attractive investment opportunities.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Michael P. Lyons
A Conversation with Michael P. Lyons, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking for The PNC Financial Services Group
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Alan Schwartz
A Conversation with Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners
Exploring Climate Change, Ocean Health, and Investment Opportunities: Virtual Roundtable Replay
On June 8, 2021, Rockefeller Asset Management hosted a virtual roundtable event "Exploring Climate Change, Ocean Health, and Investment Opportunities" featuring David Rockefeller Jr., Mark Spalding, and Casey Clark. View the replay here.
Constructive Engagement Series: Becton Dickinson
We have engaged Becton Dickinson (BD) for nearly five years on a range of efforts to increase their sustainability disclosures and ESG performance. Our frequent and productive conversations have demonstrated BD’s commitment to integrating sustainability leadership into their value proposition.
Rockefeller Capital Management Expands Private Wealth Business into Boston, Welcomes Team of Five to Northeast Division
Knowlton, Knowlton, & Larsen joins as Rockefeller's first private wealth team to be headquartered in Boston
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Mortimer “Tim” Buckley
A Conversation with Mortimer “Tim” Buckley, Chairman & CEO of Vanguard
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Darren Walker
A Conversation with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation
2020 Sustainable Investing Annual Report
At Rockefeller Asset Management, our sustainable investing process seeks to deliver on three strategic pillars: Research, Engagement and Thought Leadership. Explore these three pillars and how we are using each to help our clients achieve their sustainable investing objectives in our 2020 Sustainable Investing Annual Report.
Rockefeller Capital Management Reaches Major Milestone, Announces 50th Private Wealth Team
Adapt Partners in San Antonio, TX marks 9th team to join business in 2021
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – General H. R. McMaster
A Conversation with General H. R. McMaster, former United States Army Lieutenant General and the 26th United States National Security Advisor
Rockefeller Capital Management Continues Growth of Private Wealth Business, Announces Inaugural Team in Ohio
The Hambleton Fieler Group joins as Rockefeller’s first private wealth team in Cincinnati
Joe Ferlisi, CIO & CISO, Rockefeller Capital Management: Leveraging Cloud for Accelerating Innovation
Joe Ferlisi featured on “The Fabric Spotlight”
Rockefeller Capital Management Expands Private Wealth Business in Southwest Division, Adds Team in Los Angeles
Maentz Machlovitch Group joins with three industry veterans in California
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Jonathan D. Gray
A Conversation with Jonathan D. Gray, President & COO of Blackstone Group
Rockefeller Capital Management Extends Private Wealth Business Across Central Division, Welcomes Team of Six in San Antonio
The addition of Martin Lawyer Daniels marks Rockefeller’s first San Antonio-based team
For Sustainable Income and Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Private Real Estate & Infrastructure
In this issue, we dive into the fundamental drivers behind the behavioral characteristic of private real estate and infrastructure, and why we believe such assets have the potential of generating sustainable income, providing reliable protection against rising inflation, exhibiting relatively low sensitivities to changes in real rates, and introducing diversification benefits and resilience at a time of elevated uncertainty.
Rockefeller Capital Management Broadens Private Wealth Business in California, Introduces First Newport Beach Team
The PBS Wealth Group joins as the firm’s first team in the Southwest division in Newport Beach
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event – Jenny Johnson
A Conversation with Jenny Johnson, President & CEO of Franklin Resources, Inc
Rockefeller CIO Warns on Market Risk, Bitcoin's 'Tinkerbell Effect'
Jimmy Chang Featured in Insider
Rockefeller Capital Management Continues to Expand Private Wealth Business, Announces First Colorado Team in Central Division
The Richeda and Farr Group joins the firm’s offering with four professionals in Denver.
ESG and Financial Performance
This new meta-study from Rockefeller Asset Management and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business examines the relationship between ESG activities at organizations and their financial performance in more than 1,000 research papers over the last five years.
Global Indices Hit Record Highs As Rally Resumes
Jimmy Chang Featured in Financial Times
Constructive Engagement Series: Deutsche Post DHL Group
Deutsche Post DHL Group: Engaging Through the Climate Transition
Rockefeller Capital Management Announces Partnership with PGA Tour Golfer Keith Mitchell
Constructive Engagement Series: HeidelbergCement Case Study
HeidelbergCement: Engaging Toward Low-Carbon Economy Resilience
Steady as She Goes: Year-End Planning After the Election
Rockefeller Insights
Emission Omission
A Shareholder Engagement Guide to Uncovering Climate Risks from Non-Operated Assets in the Oil and Gas Industry
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event: The Latest on COVID-19 Testing - Dr. Jason Kelly
The Latest on COVID-19 Testing: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Kelly, Co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - W. James "Jim" McNerney
Reinventing Today’s Global and U.S. Economies
Cultural Revolutions
Hong Kong the new flash point; winds of change across America
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - David Rockefeller, Jr., Melissa A. Berman, Sir Ronald Cohen & Dr. Cecilia A. Conrad
Philanthropy & Impact: Catalyzing Positive Change and Addressing Humanity’s Greatest Challenges
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Stephen A. Schwarzman
Discussing the Path Forward
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Connie Ledoux Book, Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell & Brian Casey
Perspectives on Preparing for the Fall
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event: A New Paradigm for COVID-19 Testing - Dr. Jason Kelly
A New Paradigm for COVID-19 Testing: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Kelly, Co-founder & CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Neal Aronson & Doug Kimmelman
An Inside Look at Private Equity Investing in Dislocated Markets: A Conversation with Neal Aronson & Doug Kimmelman
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - David McCormick
A Tour of World Markets & Economies: A Conversation with David McCormick, CEO of Bridgewater Associates
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Jim Messina & Laura Tyson
Economics & Public Policy in the Age of COVID-19: A Conversation with Laura Tyson & Jim Messina
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - David M. Rubenstein
Rising Above Uncertainty: A Conversation with World Renowned Financier & Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Andrea Jung, Paul Myners & Marty Mannion
Where Do We Go from Here? Exploring the Current Environment Through the Eyes of Three Prominent Leaders: Part Two
ACTS IV and V
Our Chief Investment Officer, David Harris, examines the impact of the coronavirus on economies and markets, and takes a look at how they can progress from their current states.
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Jack Brennan, Shelly Lazarus & Brian Kaufmann
Where Do We Go from Here? Exploring the Current Environment Through the Eyes of Three Prominent Leaders
Around the Markets: Is This Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?
Rockefeller Insights
Uniquely Rockefeller Special Client Event - Vivek Ramaswamy
Can Private Sector Innovation Help Us Win the Coronavirus Battle?
Around the Markets: Congress Throws A Lifetime With CARES Act
Rockefeller Insights
COVID-19: Economically speaking, is the cure worse than the disease?
Rockefeller Insights
Rockefeller Capital Management Special Client Event
Exploring the Implications of the Coronavirus in Real Time
Around the Markets: There Is No Such Thing As The Real World
Rockefeller Insights
Capital Allocators with Ted Seides Greg Fleming – Building and Running Rockefeller Capital Management
Our President and CEO, Gregory J. Fleming, on Capital Allocators with Ted Seides, where he discussed, among other things, how he led organizations, persevered and importantly what he learned during the global financial crisis. The conversation also covers the Rockefeller Capital Management business and strategy, with a focus on the structure of the business and our expertise in #ESG investing.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Business and capital can work to benefit society, promote a healthy, growing economy, and be a positive influence in the world.
Stealth Assassins
Our Chief Investment Strategist, Jimmy Chang, examines the crude oil market in the wake of the killing of Iranian Major General Soleimani, and China’s unprecedented quarantine efforts against a silent assassin named 2019-nCoV.
The Warring Twenties
In this month’s market update, our Chief Investment Strategist, Jimmy C. Chang, CFA, highlights a few important moments for markets during the 2010s, and discusses the potential investment drivers for the new decade.
Power to the People
Our Chief Investment Strategist, Jimmy Chang, warns investors not to overlook the surging youth vote in the U.S., as he examines the nation’s recent — and historical — economic policies and performances.
Politics of Outrage
Political dysfunction in an era of populist outrage, plus the unexpected lessons learned in establishing the Smithsonian Institution, are among Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang’s updates.
Changing Directions
Despite the strong and resilient U.S. economy, Rockefeller Asset Management’s David P. Harris sees risk to profit growth no matter the outcome of the 2020 elections. Read more on this — and his expectations for Japan, China, and Europe.
Back to Print
Germany’s fiscal firepower, the ECB’s monetary stimuli, an IPO withdrawal, and a euphemism for quantitative easing — all in Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang’s market review this month.
PRI’s ESG Research Report of the Year
Rockefeller Asset Management was awarded the prestigious Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Research Report of the Year award for its report, "Applying Scenario Analysis to Actively Managed Strategies".
Race to the Bottom
This market review by Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang takes a look at fiscal policies around the globe and the current low-yield environment.
The Liquidity Trap
Jimmy Chang, the Chief Investment Strategist at Rockefeller Capital Management, reveals a silver lining behind the global economic malaise.
Beware of the Bubbles
Twenty years after the dot-com bubble, David Harris, Rockefeller Capital Management’s Chief Investment Officer, warns of sectors that warrant caution—and those that are most interesting.
2019 Capital Market Assumptions
Chloe Duanshi, our Head of Quantitative Research and Investment Strategies, offers a 10-year strategic outlook for the major asset classes.
Locked & Loaded
Rockefeller Capital’s Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang explains why the Fed appears ready to take action.
The Madman Theory
Our Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang shares an interesting look at the political uses of madness, and how that strategy might apply to recent trade negotiations with China.
Theoretical Heterodoxy
Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang points to the real issue with Modern Monetary Theory, a heterodox theory that offers a sugar-coated view of inflation.
Only the Paranoid Survive
Heading into earnings season, Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang warns of a Pandora’s Box that could wreak havoc on global trade.
The One That Got Away
Jimmy Chang, Our Chief Investment Strategist, examines the outcome of Amazon’s search for a second headquarters and the unintended consequences of cities and states dangling corporate incentives.
Disconnected Markets
In this market review, our Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang walks us through the events leading up to the first yield-curve inversion in more than 11 years.
Multiple Divisions
David Harris, Rockefeller Capital Management’s Chief Investment Officer, highlights the political conflicts fueling global growth concerns yet points to prospects for improved political stability ahead.
Red October
This month, Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang’s market review reveals that the U.S. economy is chugging along thanks to tax cuts, higher fiscal spending and improved business confidence.
The Future Of Drug Pricing
This in-depth report on the issue of drug pricing looks at its impact on long-term biopharmaceutical business models—and its potentially even greater impact on society at large.
From Turkish Delight to Dislike
Our Chief Investment Strategist Jimmy Chang shares his insights into Turkey’s currency crisis, the risks of contagion and potential remedies.
Rising Tides
Income inequality in the U.S. has risen dramatically and is now among the highest of all developed countries. Can market forces align to realize meaningful wage gains? Read more in this report by Meredith Block.
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