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Trends
Omicron Wave Brings Shift In Some Events, Meetings

The continued presence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has left the institutional investment industry with decisions on how to address a return to offices, in-person meetings and physical conferences in early 2022.

01.26.22
People Moves
HCI Equity Partners Adds V.P. & Senior Associate

They began earlier this month and report to the firm’s managing partners.

01.26.22
Industry News
GTCR Closes Strategic Growth Fund

The fund began raising capital in August.

01.26.22
People Moves
Blackstone Hires Former Chicago Treasurer

He will serve as head of public-private partnerships in the firm’s infrastructure business.

01.26.22
In The News
Yale To Begin Investigating Its Chinese Investments In Light Of Human Rights Concerns

The University’s Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility will examine its investments in Chinese companies tied to human rights abuses.

01.26.22
In The News
Goldman Shrugs Off Rate Hikes To Bet On Emerging Market Stocks

Some of the world’s greatest funds are exchanging toward emerging-market equities in a bet their central banks have less need to raise interest costs subsequent to fixing before their developed-nation peers a year ago.

01.26.22
In The News
SEC Chair Eyes Tougher Cyber Rules To Protect Investors Against Hackers

Gary Gensler, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, aims to protect investors from financial loss and data theft.

01.26.22
In The News
One Of The World's Biggest Pension Funds Just Made A Killing Shorting Stocks

One of the world’s largest pension funds is trying its hand at short-selling, and is making a killing in the process.

01.26.22
Domestic Equity
Calif. Plan Shakes Up U.S. Equity Portfolio

The plan terminated two small-cap equity managers as part of a newly approved domestic equity portfolio structure.

01.26.22
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Approves Commitments

The plan approved three private markets commitments at a meeting today following presentations from the firms.

01.25.22