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In The News
Lazard: Institutional Appetite For Data Centers On The Rise

As growth in data use continues, institutional investors in the private real estate markets are allocating an increasing amount of capital to the sector, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

04.07.22
In The News
Why Active Exposure To Emerging Markets Is As Important As Ever

Investors must navigate headwinds as they seek benefits of middle- to long-term exposure.

04.07.22
In The News
Conservative Group Wants To Stop State Pensions From Pursuing ESG Initiatives

State pension funds should be barred from considering social and environmental factors in their investment decisions, a conservative association said in a push for new state legislation that would clash with the financial industry’s efforts to focus on greener investments.

04.07.22
In The News
CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost Says The Nation's Largest Pension Fund Has Added More Inflation Hedge

Marcie Frost, CEO of the nation’s largest pension fund CalPERS, said its portfolio has added more inflation hedge to protect against surging prices.

04.07.22
People Moves
Western University MD Joins Russell Investments

A managing director at a Western University has left to join Russell Investments as s managing director of non-profit outsourced cio solutions.

04.07.22
Private Equity
Southern Fund Expects Recommendation To Increase PE Target Following A/A Review

Recommendation to increase fund’s private equity target allocation will follow a review of its asset allocation later this year after receiving a review of its private equity portfolio in the first quarter.

04.07.22
Surveys/Studies
Investors Uneasy About Global Economy, Expect Subpar Returns From U.S. Stock Market: Survey

Most institutional investors expect subpar returns from the U.S. stock market this year amid inflation and concerns regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to a recent survey.

04.07.22
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University On Track To Divest Private Fossil Fuel Investments

University on track to divest its endowment of all private investments in fossil fuel companies over the next thirteen years, according to a new report.

04.07.22
Industry News
Firm Adds Landmark Group

The new team will report to firm’s managing director of the Northeast region.

04.07.22
Announcements
Private Equity Manager Appoints Operating Partner

Partner was recently an independent consultant after leaving a position at BDO USA in 2021.

04.07.22