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In The News
Hedge Fund Brevan Howard Enlists Behavox For Compliance Solutions

Hedge fund firm Brevan Howard Asset Management has partnered with Behavox, a provider of a suite of security products that help compliance, HR, and security teams protect their organisations and colleagues.

03.18.22
In The News
Bond Alternatives May Be A Good Idea Right About Now

Interest rates are poised to rise, which is bad news for bonds. Investors seeking a measure of safety along with the possibility of a return have a few choice alternatives to consider instead.

03.18.22
In The News
New Orleans Firefighter Pension Fund Cleans Up Act After Years Of Boondoggles, Report Finds

After years of losing money on risky ventures, the New Orleans firefighters pension fund is making sounder investments, according to a new report from Inspector General Ed Michel’s office.

03.18.22
In The News
U.S. Corporate Pension Funds Remain Steady In February

However, funded levels are likely to be lower in March as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roils markets.

03.18.22
In The News
How Successfully Have Funds Reduced Their Russian Exposure?

Lonsec has detailed the Russian exposure of global emerging market equity funds, warning it could weigh on fund performance in the short term.

03.18.22
Credit/Private Debt
Chicago Muni Issues Private Debt RFP

Plan has issued a private debt RFP following approval at today’s board meeting.

03.17.22
Credit/Private Debt
Windy City Plan Posts Private Credit RFP

Plan is seeking private credit managers to handle a new 3% allocation.

03.17.22
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Plan Sets New Asset Allocation

The plan increased its private equity and fixed-income allocations at today’s board meeting.

03.17.22
People Moves
Easterly Hires Inst’l Sales Senior V.P.

He will lead institutional business development in the new position.

03.17.22
Industry News
BMO GAM EMEA To Rebrand As Columbia Threadneedle

Existing BMO funds will be given the prefix ‘CT’ to reflect the integration.

03.17.22