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International / Global / Emerging Markets
Southeast Plan Slates EME Finalist Interviews

The plan selected three finalists in its shortlist search for an emerging markets equity manager at a meeting this week.

02.19.21
Real Estate
West Coast Plan Approves Real Estate Pacing Plan

A West Coast pension plan approved a real estate pacing plan at its board meeting yesterday.

02.19.21
In The News
Wilshire Phoenix Launches Innovative Gold ETF On NYSE Arca

Wilshire Phoenix, a leader of innovation in the financial services industry, announces the debut of the Wilshire wShares Enhanced Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: WGLD). WGLD tracks the Wilshire Gold Index, which seeks to outperform a stand-alone investment in gold and reduce its volatility without the use of any futures, leverage, or derivatives.

02.19.21
Surveys/Studies
Endowments Must Explore Non-Core Positions To Meet Targeted Returns Amid Uncertain Market Environment: Study

Institutions should take a fresh look at financial and investment strategies to address challenges to their business models and maintain optimal asset allocations to meet a 7.5% historical return target, particularly in the face of a long-term era of muted returns, according to a recent study.

02.19.21
In The News
KKR Executive’s Push To Spread Employee Stock Ownership Begins To Gain Traction

Giving a stake to workers makes them more engaged and creates a stronger culture, according to Pete Stavros, the buyout firm’s co-head of private equity for the Americas.

02.19.21
People Moves
Alger Loses Portfolio Manager

Their responsibilities will be assumed by other team members, a spokeswoman said.

02.18.21
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Mid-Atlantic Utility Issues Investment Advisor RFP

A Mid-Atlantic power plan is searching for firms to advise on its OPEB trust, 401(k) and 457 plans, debt issuance and treasury investment portfolio.

02.18.21
People Moves
Midwest Plan Appoints New CIO

The plan’s director of fixed-income and alternatives will become cio in May.

02.18.21
People Moves
Vista Equity Partners Adds Operating MD

He will help manage the firm’s flagship fund focused on enterprise software, data and technology.

02.18.21
Hedge Funds
Virginia Plan Adds HF, Global Equity Commitments

A Virginia-based pension plan approved two commitments at its board meeting yesterday.

02.18.21