Julien Houdain has joined Schroder Investment Management as deputy head of credit for Europe.

A Midwestern pension plan will conduct searches for private equity and infrastructure managers as part of pacing plans approved at yesterday’s board meeting.

Artisan Partners promoted Mike Schneider and Aashish Rao to associate portfolio managers on its growth team this week.

Firm has appointed its third managing director in recent years.

Firm announced the final close of its flagship U.S. fund, HarbourVest Fund XI, which closed above its $2 billion target at $2.61 billion.

Firm has adopted an updated brand platform, and as part of that effort, has launched a new website. Changes are intended to better reflect and communicate the firm’s offerings and competitive positioning.