Fixed-Income
Mid-Atlantic Plan Hires Core Bond Manager

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan made a change in domestic core fixed-income managers this month.

11.26.19
In The News
Japanese Pension Fund Pushes Asset Managers To Get Tougher On Sustainability

A shift of up to $50 billion by the world’s largest pension fund has sent a message to the world’s biggest asset managers.

11.26.19
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