Trends
Q1 2025: Direct Lending Space Sees Uptick As Private Credit Popularity Continues

A gradual increase to the direct lending space through the first quarter reflects private credit’s growing popularity within the industry, which expects continued growth as more institutions look to the asset class to diversify their portfolios.

05.13.25
Asset Study/Review
Calif. Pension Adopts New A/A

The plan eliminated its TIPS target as part of a new asset allocation policy approved in March.

05.16.25
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Teachers Pension To Interview Consultant Finalists

The retirement fund will interview three finalists in its general investment consultant search next week.

05.16.25
Industry News
Michigan Pensions Repost Executive Director Search

The retirement systems first initiated a search for a new executive director in the third quarter.

05.16.25
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Housing Authority Issues Consultant RFP

The defined contribution plan’s current consultant contract is set to expire.

05.16.25
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Private Equity
Midwest Pension Bolsters PE Portfolio

The commitment represents a new manager relationship for the retirement system.

05.16.25
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Colo. Water Pension Seeking Investment Advisor

The plan expects to issue an award notice on July 18.

05.16.25
In The News
Ken Leech Pleads Not Guilty In $600M Fraud Case; Released On $10M Bond

Former Western Asset Management co-CIO Ken Leech appeared in federal court on Monday, where he pled not guilty to charges stemming from a $600m fraud case alleging that he ‘cherry picked’ trades for favored clients over several years.

CityWire Selector
The Case for Outsourced Chief Investment Officers: A Conversation with Patrick Decker

According to Patrick Decker, head of institutional OCIO at Wilmington Trust, nonprofits are increasingly turning to this model for professional investment and governance management. Decker makes a case that this model is a great way for foundations to reassess strategic plans, endowment strategies and fundraising goals during times of financial stress.

Inside Philanthropy
Hollins Asks To Expand Pay-To-Play Investigation To Whitmire’s State Of The City Address

City Controller Chris Hollins wants any investigation into his office’s fundraising practices to extend to the Mayor’s State of the City event, he said in a letter to the Office of Inspector General and City Council Ethics Committee.

Houston Landing
Q&A with WashU’s Chief Investment Officer Scott Wilson

Wilson, who oversees the St. Louis-based university’s approximatley $2.5 billion endowment, speaks about managing the portfolio in today’s market.

RFP: Investment Consulting Services - Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association

The RFP will post on April 15, 2025, and the deadline for proposal submissions is June 17, 2025.

RFP: Investment Consulting Services - Anchorage Police And Fire Retirement System

Proposals from responsible bidders are due 5/30/25 by 4:30 p.m. AKT.

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