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Juneteenth
HBCU Founders Initiative Accelerating Entrepreneurship At Black Institutions

Pre-seed venture accelerator Nex Cubed and CEO Marlon Evans launched the HBCU Founders Initiative five years ago to engage Historically Black college and university students and alumni interested in developing solutions to close the wealth gap, ranging from increasing access to healthcare, education and financial services.

06.19.26
Juneteenth
NASP Maintains Focus On Impact Through 40-Year History

The National Association of Securities Professionals continues to drive forward its mission expanding access for underrepresented communities in the investment and financial services industry more than 40 years after its founding.

06.19.26
Juneteenth
Advent Director Billy Stewart Loves Convertibles In, Out Of The Office

Billy Stewart seemed destined to serve as a director at Advent Capital Management given that both he and the firm trace their beginnings to convertibles.

06.19.26
Hedge Funds
Southwest Pension Axes HF Manager; Makes Commitments

The plan disclosed recent activities from its investment committee meeting this month.

06.18.26
Alternatives
Pacific Northwest Pension Approves New Commitments

The pension fund’s board approved up to $550 million across two commitments at a meeting today.

06.18.26
People Moves
Ares Appoints Infrastructure Debt Head

Brent Canada has been appointed head of infrastructure debt at Ares Management.

06.18.26
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Northeast Pension Plans Hire New Investment Advisor

A Northeast township hired a new firm to provide services related to its police and non-uniform pension plans this week.

06.18.26
Passive Equity
Midwest Pension Launches Int’l Index, Consultant RFPs

The retirement fund was scheduled to review its international equity portfolio and a consultant RFP at this week’s board meeting.

06.18.26
Surveys/Studies
Institutional Investors Utilizing Active Management To Reduce Portfolio Risk: Schroders

North American institutional investors are expressing strong confidence in active management and taking a holistic approach to portfolio construction to combat market uncertainty, according to a new survey.

06.18.26
Small-Cap
Texas Pension Nabs Small-Cap Value Mgrs.

The retirement system will split a mandate between two firms following finalist interviews held this week.

06.18.26