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In The News
Investor Inflows Hit $9 Billion As Hedge Funds See Trade Volumes Surge In Q1

Event driven strategies topped the hedge fund performance chart during the first three months of the year, as the industry drew some USD9 billion in new capital in Q1 and saw trading volumes surge, new analysis by hedge fund asset administrator Citco shows.

05.19.21
People Moves
American Capital Management Adds Biz Development Head

She leads the New York-based company’s business development, consultant relations and relationship management efforts, providing strategic direction for both institutional and intermediary markets across all regions.

05.18.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Large Pension Fund Seeking General Investment Consultant

The plan is searching for a firm to assist with manager searches, selection and oversight in public markets.

05.18.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest DC Plan Extends Investment Consultant Contract

The plan approved a five-year contract extension with its general investment consultant at today’s board meeting.

05.18.21
People Moves
Appian Appoints CFO

The new hire will work with the executive team to manage the firm’s financial operations at a group corporate and portfolio level.

05.18.21
In The News
AllianceBernstein's Lifetime Income Strategy Tops $5 Billion In Assets, More Than Doubling Total Assets In The Past Year

To help participants plan for retirement, AB designed LIS to be an effective accumulation strategy in the working years and a reliable distribution strategy in retirement by combining a personalized portfolio similar to a target-date fund with a flexible guaranteed income program.

05.18.21
In The News
T. Rowe Price Accelerates Transformation Of Its Retirement Recordkeeping Business

Expanded partnership with FIS capitalizes on strengths of both organizations and reflects commitment to invest in the business and enhance delivery of innovative retirement solutions, the firm said.

05.18.21
In The News
Titan Advisors And The Titan Masters Fund Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary

The firm has historically provided alternative investments in the form of comingled funds, seed opportunities, insurance dedicated funds, CLO warehouses, custom funds and ESG funds.

05.18.21
People Moves
Portfolio Management Head Leaves ASI

His responsibilities will be assumed by other team members.

05.18.21
Real Estate
West Cost Trust Makes RE, PE Commitments

The trust fund made real estate and private equity commitments after establishing 5% targets in 2019.

05.18.21