In The News
Critics Say KKR's 'Responsible Investment' Stance Is Being Clouded By Its Stake In A Controversial Tear-Gas Maker

Executives from KKR & Co. Inc. have raised more than $1 billion in 2019 for their “impact fund“ as the alternative investment firm has made respect for human rights one of the tenets of its private-equity business.

11.26.19
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Pa. Township Seeking Pension Services

A township in Pennsylvania has issued an RFP seeking professional services for its pension plans.

11.26.19
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Midwest Plan Concludes Global Low Vol Search

A Midwestern pension plan completed a search for global low volatility equity managers last week.

11.26.19
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Florida City To Interview Fisher Replacements

A Florida city general employees pension plan will interview three international growth equity managers to replace Fisher Investments.

11.26.19
Fixed-Income
Texas Plan Sticks With Bond Manager

A Texas pension plan rehired its incumbent fixed-income manager following a search analysis.

11.25.19
In The News
State’s Pension System Returns Flat For Quarter

The value of the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System’s investments remained virtually flat in a volatile quarter that ended Sept. 30, as they dropped by $22 million to $9.13 billion, the system’s board of trustees learned Wednesday.

11.25.19
Administrator/Record Keeper
Southwest City Issues 457 Bundled Provider RFP

A Southwestern city is seeking a bundled services provider to handle its 457 deferred compensation plan.

11.25.19
Alternatives
Midwest State Plan Bolsters PE, RE Portfolios

A Midwestern state pension plan has added commitments to its private equity and real estate portfolios last week.

11.25.19
People Moves
Willis Towers Watson Names North American Retirement Biz Head, Global Retirement Biz Co-Head

Michael Archer will become head of Willis Towers Watson’s North American retirement business and co-head of its global retirement business on Jan. 1.

11.25.19
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Two Emerging Manager-of-Managers Firms Combining

Two emerging managers-of-managers have announced they will combine to form a firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management.

11.25.19