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Financial Board Sues To Stop New Puerto Rico Pension Plan

Puerto Rico’s fiscal oversight board has asked a federal judge to overturn a law signed last month creating a new public employee retirement fund for the island, saying the law would overwrite the board’s restructuring plan to create a system that is doomed to crash.

07.07.21
In The News
Virginia's State Retirement Trust Fund Reaches Historic High At $100 Billion

The Virginia Retirement System Trust Fund has topped $100 billion, a historic high that represents a dramatic turnaround from a year ago.

07.07.21
In The News
The Case Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

“Just selling does nothing to address climate change, as ownership of the funds are just being transferred to someone else,” says one state pension fund official.

07.07.21
In The News
Shamrock Capital Closes Inaugural Debt Opportunities Fund Targeting The Content Industries

Fund I saw strong demand, nearing its hard cap of approximately $200 million.

07.07.21
Industry News
AMG To Acquire Parnassus Investments

The transaction is expected to close later this year, the firms said.

07.06.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Mass. Plan Picks EME Finalists; Concludes Bank Loan Search

The plan nears conclusion in its emerging markets equity search and finalizes its bank loan hunt.

07.06.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest 457 Plan Begins Investment Consultant Search

The plan has issued its RFP seeking investment consulting services.

07.06.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Empire State Plan Retains Investment Consultant

State deferred compensation plan retained its incumbent investment consultant following a search initiated last quarter.

07.06.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Westchester County Sticks With DC Plan Consultant

The plan retained its general investment consultant following an RFP search.

07.06.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Northwest Transit Authority Issues DC Consultant RFP

A Northwestern transit authority has issued an investment consultant RFP for its two retirement plans.

07.06.21