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In The News
BlackRock, Other ESG-Minded Investors Should Back His McDonald's Campaign, Icahn Says

Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn is running proxy fight for two McDonald’s board seats over the fast-food chain’s policies.

04.21.22
In The News
DeSantis Mulls Using Florida's Stock To Pressure Twitter On Elon Musk

During a press conference Tuesday, the Florida governor brought up Musk attempting to purchase the social media platform.

04.21.22
In The News
US Pension Fund Giant CalPERS Wants To Vote Out Warren Buffett As Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

CalPERS plans to vote for a shareholder proposal to replace Buffett as chairman at Berkshire’s shareholder meeting.

04.21.22
In The News
Vermont Governor Focuses On State Pension Fund Bill During Weekly Briefing

Republican Phil Scott said Tuesday over the five years he has served as governor, the state has spent more on its pension obligations than the previous 20 years combined.

04.21.22
People Moves
Southern Fund Corporation Names CEO, Board Officers

Corporation hired a ceo and elected a chairman, vice chairman and secretary to its permanent board of directors this month.

04.21.22
ESG
New England University Set To Divest Fossil Fuel Holdings

University is planning to divest its three investment portfolios from fossil fuels by 2030.

04.21.22
Asset Study/Review
Midwest 529 To Hear Asset/Liability Study Results Next Month

Plan will hear preliminary results of an annual asset/liability study next month and make recommendations for any changes to the portfolio in June.

04.21.22
Asset Study/Review
Southern Fund Slates A/A Review

A fund in the South will review the asset allocation of its portfolio in June as part of its policy to review the strategy every two years.

04.21.22
People Moves
Southern Investment Mgmt. Company Promotes Director To CIO

An investment management company in the South promoted a director to cio in the fourth quarter as its ceo and cio left to join a private equity firm.

04.21.22
People Moves
RhumbLine CEO To Retire

The firm’s president will be promoted to ceo following his departure.

04.20.22