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Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Midwest County 457 Swaps EME, Fixed-Income Mgrs.

The plan replaced its incumbent emerging markets large-cap core equity and global core fixed-income managers in the fourth quarter.

04.03.25
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Northwest Pension Slates Consultant RFP

The retirement system expects to issue a general investment consultant RFP later this month.

04.03.25
Trends
On The Verge: Outsourced CIO Verger Sees Surprises, Volatility In Store For Markets In Current Environment

Reporter Nancy Vailakis had the opportunity to have a conversation with Verger CIO Craig Thomas, who oversees all aspects of Verger’s investment process.

04.03.25
People Moves
Southern Fund Eyes Operational Due Diligence Director

The fund is searching for a director or associate director for operational due diligence to contribute to and lead aspects of the execution of its due diligence program, focusing on new and existing external investment managers across asset classes.

04.03.25
Cash/Currency
Southern University Establishing Bitcoin Endowment

The university has partnered with a bitcoin native financial services company to launch the first long-term endowment fund held in bitcoin.

04.03.25
Credit/Private Debt
Western State Fund Considering Private Credit Commitments

The public trust fund based is expected to consider new private credit commitments to a direct lending strategy and a special situations strategy at this week’s board meeting.

04.03.25
Administrator/Record Keeper
Midwest County DC Plans Seeking Record Keeper

Creative Planning is assisting with the search.

04.02.25
Alternatives
Midwest Pension Approves Alts. Commitments

The plan approved three alternatives commitments at its board meeting last week.

04.02.25
Industry News
Linden Closes Second Structured Capital Fund

The firm’s second structured capital fund closes with $400 million of commitments.

04.02.25
People Moves
Allspring Announces New CEO

The firm has appointed Kate Burke as its next ceo, effective later this summer.

04.02.25