The organization that dates business cycles acknowledged the data difficulties posed by the pandemic.

"Private equity may be part of a prudent investment mix" for these plans, according to a DOL letter.

The preliminary projection says nominal GDP will be reduced by $15.7 trillion during the interim.

Schwab strategists Jeffrey Kleintop, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones explain.

But why? An S&P global report also explains how the pandemic is increasing demand for these funds.

The shift will move from a focus on asset base to one that also includes services provided.

The COVID-19 crisis underpins these changes, many reflecting relaxed rules under the CARES Act.

ESG analysis "is the future of long-term investing," said CEO Kunal Kapoor.