Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mid-Atlantic Plan Taps New Investment Consultant

The plan selected a new investment consultant last week, replacing an incumbent it has been working with since 2009.

03.15.21
Passive Equity
Michigan Plans Discuss LS Investment Advisors

The plans are evaluating how to address the move of LSIA’s passive equity team to new firm Yousif Capital Management.

03.12.21
Administrator/Record Keeper
Midwest 457 Plans Post Record Keeper RFP

The plans are seeking record keeping as well as third-party administrative services.

03.12.21
Alternatives
New England Plan Bolsters Private Markets Portfolio

The plan made commitments to infrastructure, private equity and venture capital at a meeting this week.

03.12.21
Real Estate
Illinois Plan Makes Real Estate Commitments

The plan committed up to $100 million total to two real estate debt funds at its investment committee meeting yesterday.

03.12.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Great Lakes Plan Begins Consultant Search

The plan had been expected to begin the search consistent with its administrative review policy.

03.12.21
Trends
COVID-19 One Year Ago: How Distressed Debt Provided Institutions Opportunity In An Uncertain Market

Upheaval in the markets and our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a search for investment opportunities by institutional investors – with the credit markets offering a beacon of hope for strong returns during a turbulent time.

03.12.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Southeast Plan Places Global Equity Mgr. On Watch

The firm was placed on watch after the plan received notice of an investment team change.

03.11.21
Searches And Hires
Midwest Plan Issues Small-Cap Core RFI

The plan is conducting an “opportunistic search” for small-cap core managers to potentially handle up to $200 million.

03.10.21
Passive Equity
Michigan Plan Shifts Passive Equity Mandates

The plan approved transitioning management of its three passive domestic large-cap equity mandates at a board meeting today.

03.09.21