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People Moves
Macquarie Chooses New Group Head

He replaces Martin Stanley, who will assume the role of chairman.

02.10.21
People Moves
Amundi CEO Steps Down

He will continue serving as chairman after his May 10 exit.

02.10.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Louisiana Plan Makes Consultant Change

The plan approved the hire of a new general investment consultant at its pension committee meeting today.

02.10.21
People Moves
Meketa Adds 14 To Employee Ownership Team

This brings the total number of Meketa shareholders to 72.

02.10.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Midwest Fire Plan Names 4 EME Finalists

The plan disclosed four finalists in its shortlist search for emerging markets equity managers at a January meeting.

02.10.21
Trends
Bitcoin: Does Hype Outweigh Potential Risk For Institutional Investors?

With Bitcoin (BTC) making waves and headlines worldwide in a bull run over the last several months, the institutional investment space is divided on the advantages and disadvantages that the “magic internet money” can bring to portfolios.

02.09.21
Hedge Funds
Rocky Mountain Plan Liquidates HFoF Investment; Increases Equities Exposure

A Rocky Mountain pension plan liquidated a hedge fund-of-funds investment and moved the assets to existing global equity managers at a board meeting last week.

02.09.21
Asset Study/Review
Mid-Atlantic Plan Adds New Asset Class

The plan added a new asset class after receiving an updated asset class assumption report.

02.09.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Southern County Plan To Make Minority Manager Hire

The recommendation will come from its general investment consultant later this month.

02.09.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Texas Plan Concludes Consultant Search

Plan wrapped up its general investment consultant search following a pair of finalist presentations.

02.09.21