Alternatives Private Equity
Calif. Plan Discloses Private Equity Commitments

A California pension plan has disclosed recent private equity commitments.

04.13.20
Alternatives
West Coast Plan Posts Midstream Energy RFP

A West Coast pension plan has posted an RFP to fill its new midstream energy allocation.

04.13.20
In The News
DB Plans Fall Victim To The Coronavirus

Firms that track DB plan funded status offer considerations for plan sponsors and note that how sponsors position themselves will determine future costs and contributions.

04.13.20
In The News
Another Tail Risk Hedge Fund Had Eye-Popping March Returns

A California hedge fund run by a Pacific Investment Management Co. veteran gained 10-fold in March, rewarding investors who bought its “tail risk” protection against a market collapse.

04.13.20
In The News
GCM Grosvenor Closes Its Second Co-Investment Fund

Global alternative asset manager announced today that it completed the final close for its Co-Investment Opportunities Fund II with approximately $540 million in committed capital.

04.13.20
Credit/Private Debt
Midwest Plan Fills Maiden Credit Allocation

A Midwestern pension plan split its new credit allocation between two firms at today’s board meeting.

04.09.20
Credit/Private Debt
Northwest Plan To Eye Distressed Opportunities

A pension plan in the Pacific Northwest will spend more time looking at distressed strategies within the credit space.

04.09.20
Administrator/Record Keeper
Southwest Transit Authority Posts Investment Advisor RFP

A Southwestern transportation authority has issued an investment advisory services RFP on behalf of its retirement plans.

04.09.20
Asset Study/Review
Great Lakes Plan Tables Talks On A/A, Real Estate Opportunities

A Great Lakes-based pension plan has tabled ongoing discussions on an asset/allocation study and potential real estate opportunities.

04.09.20
People Moves
Manulife Names Global Head Of ESG Research And Integration

Peter Mennie has been named global head of environmental, social and governance research and integration of public markets at Manulife Investment Management.

04.09.20