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ESG Funds Draw SEC Scrutiny

Many investment firms have been touting new products as socially responsible. Now, regulators are scrutinizing some funds in an attempt to determine whether those claims are at odds with reality.

12.16.19
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Managers Yield To Fee Demands From Institutions

U.S. institutional investors are consolidating their manager rosters in more commoditized, efficient markets strategies. As they reduce spending on this portion of their portfolio, they simultaneously increase spending on esoteric products that are more apt to attract excess returns.

12.16.19
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Canada’s Second-Largest Pension Fund Has Made Big Changes. The Result?

As world leaders converge at this week’s climate summit in Madrid to debate how best to shift to a net zero-economy, Michael Sabia is leaving the helm of Canada’s second-largest pension plan having firmly placed Quebec’s retirement savings at the forefront of the global movement for low-carbon investing.

12.10.19
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Detroit Pension Investment Official To Get 75% Raise, Signing Bonus As Contractor

An investment executive for the city’s pension system is getting a 75% salary boost and $50,000 signing bonus to do his work as a contractor.

12.10.19
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'It's Really Over': Corporate Pensions Head For Extinction As Nature Of Retirement Plans Change

The practice of companies sending monthly retirement checks to their former workers is headed for extinction, and remaining pension funds are in tough financial shape.

12.10.19
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Deutsche Bank Chairman Urged To Step Down By US Private Equity Firm Cerberus

U.S. private equity firm Cerberus is hoping to replace Deutsche Bank Chairman Paul Achleitner, two sources confirmed to CNBC on Tuesday.

12.10.19
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May River Capital Raises $300 Million For May River Fund II

Chicago-based private equity investment firm has raised its sophomore fund, May River Capital Fund II.

12.10.19
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GCM Grosvenor Closes Its Second Multi-Asset Class Fund

Global alternative asset manager announced today that it completed the final close for Multi-Asset Class Fund II at the high end of its targeted capital raise with $983 million in committed capital.

12.10.19
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JPMorgan Seeks $1 Billion For Mezzanine Debt Fund

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is raising money for a mezzanine fund through its asset- and wealth-management arm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

12.09.19
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Kohlberg Targets $3 Billion For Latest Fund

Kohlberg & Co. is seeking to raise the largest buyout fund in its 32-year history, according to a public pension document.

12.09.19