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Pension Funds Continue Move To Virtual Meetings, Some Still Require Public To Attend In Person As States Enact Shelter-In-Place Restrictions

More public pension plans are making adjustments to their meetings to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

03.20.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Ohio DC Plan Makes Int’l Equity Mgr. Hires; Appoints Interim Executive Director

An Ohio deferred compensation plan hired three active international equity managers and appointed an interim executive director.

03.20.20
Alternatives
Midwest Plan Discloses PE, Hedge Fund Commitments

A Midwestern pension plan disclosed two commitments at today’s meeting.

03.20.20
Fixed-Income
New England Plan Cuts Ties With MacKay Shields

A New England pension plan terminated its two mandates with MacKay Shields at a meeting today.

03.20.20
People Moves
Fiera Capital Appoints New President And COO

Independent asset manager Fiera Capital Corporation has appointed Jean-Philippe Lemay as global president and coo, effective March 19.

03.20.20
Alternatives
Southwest State Plan Makes Private Markets Commitments

A Southwestern state pension fund made three private markets commitments.

03.20.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor COVID-19 News
Northeast Plan Puts MoM Search On Hold Amid Coronavirus Concerns

A Northeast pension plan will reconvene discussions for its manager-of-managers search at a later date.

03.20.20
Fixed-Income
Midwest Plan Slates Fixed-Income RFP Discussion

A Midwestern public safety plan is scheduled to review a fixed-income RFP next week.

03.20.20
Industry News
Northeast Plan Seeking Deputy CIO, Alts. Program Head

A Northeastern state plan is seeking both a deputy cio and head for its alternatives investment program.

03.20.20
COVID-19 News
Verus Urges Long-Term Focus During Market Correction

Institutions should maintain perspective and a long-term focus as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause instability in the capital markets.

03.19.20