NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor affiliated with ADL (the Anti- Defamation League), will make history today as it will ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the launch of the first Jewish investment fund. The JLens 500 Jewish Advocacy U.S. ETF (NYSE: TOV) has grown to over $190 million in assets since its February 2025 launch. The fund's ticker symbol "TOV,†translates to the Hebrew word for "good.†TOV aims to amplify the Jewish voice in the corporate aren ...

Core Viewpoint - New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging the city's pension fund officials to rebid $42.3 billion managed by BlackRock due to climate concerns, marking a significant move by a Democrat against the fossil-fuel industry's influence on financial companies [1][6]. Group 1: Recommendations and Actions - Lander's recommendation will be presented to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who will face pressure regarding the pension fund management when he takes office [2]. - In a memo, Lander called for a re-evaluation of contracts with BlackRock, citing its restrictive engagement approach with approximately 2,800 U.S. companies where it holds over 5% of shares [3]. - Lander suggested that the pension plans retain BlackRock for managing non-U.S. equity index mandates while continuing to use State Street for $8 billion in equity index assets, and recommended dropping Fidelity Investments and PanAgora for insufficient environmental engagement [5]. Group 2: Context and Background - BlackRock's decision in February, under pressure from the Trump administration, to refrain from using discussions with executives to influence companies was criticized by Lander as an "abdication of financial duty" [4]. - The move by Lander represents the first significant response from a large Democratic asset owner to the trend of Republicans withdrawing funds from BlackRock and other managers over social and environmental investment criteria [6].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or trusts involved Core Insights - The Guidelines for Investing PRG, RS, PRG-HIPC, and CCR Trusts' Assets were adopted to establish investment objectives and policies for various trusts, including the PRG Trust and RS Trust [5][6] - The Managing Director is responsible for implementing the investment policies and ensuring adherence to responsible investing principles, including ESG considerations [8][9] - Investment assets are to be managed primarily by external asset managers, with specific criteria for selection based on professional standards and track records [10][11] Summary by Sections General Provisions - The Guidelines apply to the investment assets of the PRG Trust, RS Trust, PRG-HIPC Trust, and CCR Trust [5] - Investment assets available for investment are subject to these Guidelines [6] Responsibilities of the Managing Director - The Managing Director must establish decision-making and oversight arrangements, avoid conflicts of interest, and adopt responsible investing principles [8] Investment of Assets of the PRG Trust - Investment objectives include generating income, providing security to lenders, and ensuring liquidity [16] - The Long-Term Portfolio aims for a margin of 100 basis points above the three-month SDR rate over a minimum 10-year horizon [17] - Target asset allocation for the Long-Term Portfolio includes 40% in short duration fixed-income, 30% in corporate bonds, 10% in global government bonds, and 20% in global equities [18] Investment of Assets of the RS Trust - Investment assets are aimed at generating income, providing security for loans, and ensuring liquidity [31] - The short duration fixed-income component seeks to exceed the 3-month SDR interest rate by 50 basis points over a 3-4 year horizon [33] Investment of Assets of the PRG-HIPC and CCR Trusts - Investment objectives focus on enhancing returns while meeting liquidity requirements and limiting capital impairment risk over a maximum three-year horizon [44] - The investment component is limited to marketable obligations and must have a maximum average duration of three years [47] Minimum Credit Ratings - All assets must meet specific credit rating thresholds, with corporate bonds requiring at least a BBB- rating and other assets at least a BBB+ rating [26][38] - For the PRG-HIPC and CCR Trusts, a minimum credit rating of A is required for eligible investments [51] Limits on Investment Activities - Adequate safeguards against short selling and financial leverage must be established [25][50] - Derivatives are prohibited except for currency hedging purposes [54]