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Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Rocky Mountain County Posts Advisory Services RFQ

A Rocky Mountain county has issued an RFQ seeking advisory services for its 457(b) and post-employment health reimbursement account plans.

04.21.21
Absolute Return
Aberdeen Standard Investments Loses Fund Mgr.

His responsibilities have been assumed by other team members, according to a spokesperson.

04.21.21
Credit/Private Debt
Mid-Atlantic Plan Approves Credit Commitments

The plan approved two private credit commitments at a board meeting today to fulfill its pacing plan.

04.21.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Florida Police Plan Adds 2 Emerging Market Debt Mgrs.

The plan will invest $10 million each with the blended currency managers.

04.21.21
Industry News
Putnam Promotes New Global Inst’l Head

They will retain existing responsibilities as COO of the firm’s alternatives business.

04.21.21
People Moves
Walker & Dunlop Adds MD

He will lead investment transaction execution for the firm’s equity and debt investment vehicles.

04.21.21
In The News
Private-Equity Firms Regain Taste For Giant Buyouts

Leveraged buyout bids measuring in the double-digit billions, a relative rarity since the financial crisis, have been showing signs of a comeback lately.

04.21.21
In The News
Hedge Funder Who Lost Famous Buffett Bet Sticks To His Guns On Active Management

Ted Seides, hedge fund investor and host of the popular Capital Allocators podcast, tells ThinkAdvisor what makes a good active manager.

04.21.21
In The News
Lawsuit: DC Plans More Vulnerable To ERISA Litigation Than DB Plans

Lawyers taking aim at a company’s retirement savings plan say firms with 401(k)s should expect to be sued more than those with traditional pensions.

04.21.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Mid-Atlantic Plan Makes Non-U.S. Equity Changes

The plan made changes to its non-U.S. equity portfolio from a search initiated in November.

04.20.21