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CTU Attempted To Bully Pension Fund Into Hiring Madigan Lobbyists

Madigan already faced similar scandals alleging he asked powerful corporations to hire people at his recommendation.

10.09.20
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Ontario Pension Fund, Rail Holding Company To Acquire Five Short Lines

An Ontario pension fund is joining with Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC and Jaguar Rail Holdings LLC to acquire five U.S. short lines, according to Surface Transportation Board (STB) documents.

10.09.20
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Iowa Pension Open To Asian Bids For Private Debt RFP

The $34 billion public fund plans to invest up to $850 million into opportunistic private credit mandates in a drive to ramp up its illiquid asset exposure.

10.09.20
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The Updated Accredited Investor And Qualified Institutional Buyer Definitions

The Securities and Exchange Commission on August 26, 2020 adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” to: add new categories of investors (both for individuals and entities); codify long-standing SEC staff interpretations; and make conforming changes to the definition of “qualified institutional buyer” under Rule 144A.

10.09.20
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CPPIB Continues To Bulk Up On Renewable Energy

Canadian pension giant invests twice as much in renewable energy in 2020 as it did in 2019.

10.08.20
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A Roadmap To A Sustainable Economy Through Responsible Investment

It’s time California policymakers, businesses and investors to incorporate environmental, social and governance issues into investment decision-making.

10.08.20
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‘Pathological’ Behavior By Pension Fund Trustees Leads To Billions Blown On Real Estate

REIT expert raises concerns about some choices of public pension funds.

10.08.20
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Brexit Uncertainty Causes ‘Hiring Paralysis’ For London Asset Managers

Trend contrasts with number of fund management employees in rival EU markets increasing.

10.07.20
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Hedge Funds Seek Out Emerging Markets As Covid-19 Continues To Wreak Havoc

Trading opportunities seen in debt restructurings and low valuations.

10.07.20
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Coronavirus Triggers Borrowing Spree By Private Equity Managers

Demand surges for bespoke loans to ensure leveraged strategies survive health crisis.

10.07.20