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Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
North Central Plan Slates Consultant Selection, Private Markets Commitments

Plan will retain its existing investment consultants as the result of a search launched last quarter.

08.16.21
Alternatives
California Plan Slates Private Markets Advisor Interviews, Decision

Plan will recommend a single firm for hire next month following semifinalist interviews scheduled for this week.

08.16.21
People Moves
Willis Towers Watson Names New President, CEO

He will assume the role of president effective immediately, and succeeds the current ceo on Jan. 1.

08.16.21
Fixed-Income
Northeast Plan Schedules Bond Manager Interviews

The plan will interview two firms on Thursday in its active flexible bond manager search.

08.16.21
People Moves
Jennison Appoints Five MDs

Two managing directors joined last month, one joined in May and two more joined in March.

08.16.21
People Moves
Pacific Ridge Adds Director

She will lead the firm’s business development efforts and address specific client needs.

08.16.21
Administrator - Bundled
West Coast Deferred Comp Retains Bundled Record Keeper

The plan retained its bundled record keeper following an RFP search.

08.16.21
In The News
Treasury Yields’ Grip On Emerging Markets Keeps Traders On Guard

Slowing economic recovery amid a resurgent pandemic is leaving emerging-market currencies vulnerable to a selloff if Treasury yields rise again.

08.16.21
In The News
Re-Thinking The Equity Equation: Take Another Look At Small Caps

The rebounding economic environment may help smaller and more nimble companies outperform their larger peers, but many investors remain under allocated to the small-cap segment of the market.

08.16.21
In The News
A New Kind Of GP Stake Deal: Billionaire-Backed Nile Capital Takes Minority Stake In VC Firm Wilshire Lane Capital

Emerging property technology-focused venture capital firm Wilshire Lane Capital is selling a minority stake to Nile Capital, a firm dedicated to capitalizing diverse-led investment firms.

08.16.21