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Natixis Investment Managers Partners With Two Charter Schools In Boston And San Francisco

Natixis Investment Managers has added the Academy of the Pacific Rim and the Life Learning Academy charter schools to its philanthropic program a part of the firm’s long-standing commitment to support its local communities and support its broader efforts to increase diversity in the financial services industry.

04.16.21
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Charley Ellis: 3 Reasons Active Managers Lose Out

Active investors’ performance is getting worse as markets get more complex, the famed investing consultant tells ThinkAdvisor.

04.15.21
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Brightstar Capital Partners Closes Fund II At $1.27 Billion Hard Cap

Brightstar Capital Partners Fund II, LP (“Fund II”) marks the firm’s largest fund to date, having surpassed its $1.0 billion target.

04.15.21
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U.S. SEC Review Of Socially Responsible Funds Finds 'Potentially Misleading' Claims

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said it has found “potentially misleading” claims and inadequate controls around investing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in a review of investment advisors and funds.

04.13.21
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Mark Harries Joins Square Mile As CIO As Broomer Steps Down

Ravenscroft’s Mark Harries has joined Square Mile under the newly-created role of chief investment officer, Investment Week can reveal.

04.13.21
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More Investors Are Allocating To Emerging Alternatives Managers

The lack of in-person meetings did not dampen interest in smaller firms, which are putting themselves out there through Zoom.

04.13.21
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The New Kentucky Investment Chief Just Got A 41% Pay Boost

Still, the salary remains at the low end for allocators at public pension funds.

04.12.21
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Wall Street Agency Joins Lightfoot In Bashing Bill Pritzker Signed Boosting Pension Benefits For Chicago Firefighters

“The legislation is credit negative for the city of Chicago,” said the advisory from Moody’s Investors Service, “because it will cause the city’s reported unfunded pension liabilities, and thus its annual contribution requirements, to rise.”

04.12.21
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PSERS And Its Troubles - A Guide To The Woes Facing Pa.’s Biggest Pension Plan

Here’s a breakdown of the issues facing the $62 billion pension fund for teachers. They include a botched figure for financial performance and FBI questions and subpoenas.

04.12.21
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BlackRock Real Assets Achieves A $4.8 Billion Final Close For Global Renewable Power Fund III

GRP III seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns with positive and measurable environmental and social impact by investing across the spectrum of renewable power and supporting infrastructure globally, including energy storage and distribution and electrified transport.

04.08.21