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William Blair IM To Sell Russian Bonds At Heavy Discount As Selling Window Opens

Developing world specialist Daniel Wood says asset managers are selling Kremlin-linked debt at close to 80% discount, with international hedge funds being the biggest buyers.

08.26.22
Fixed-Income
Calif. County Approves Non-Core FI Targets, Credit Commitment

The plan increased its private credit target and added a commitment within the non-core fixed-income portfolio yesterday.

08.25.22
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Windy City Plan Reopens Int’l Large-Cap Search

Plan reached an impasse in contract negotiations with a firm originally selected in February.

08.25.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast 457 Plan Begins Consultant Search

The consultant will be responsible for the plan’s stable value fund.

08.25.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southern 457 Plan Rehires Investment Consultant

The current consultant was first hired in 2016.

08.25.22
People Moves
Southwest Plan Losing PE Director

The private equity director retires next month after serving in the position since 2017 and at the plan since 1998.

08.25.22
People Moves
Noble Hires Four Directors, Analyst

The new directors will be responsible for development strategy and institutional investor relationship management, among other duties.

08.25.22
People Moves
Maranon Adds Three Analysts, Associate

The analysts are responsible for portfolio management, valuation and reporting, while the associate will provide client management and fundraising support.

08.25.22
People Moves
Blackstone Establishes San Francisco PE Team

The team was formed earlier this month, the firm said.

08.25.22
Industry News
Texas Plans May Ban BlackRock, Others Over Energy Stances

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released a list of financial companies that boycott energy companies.

08.25.22