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In The News
FBI Probe Of Massive Pa. Pension Fund Seeks Evidence Of Kickbacks Or Bribery, Subpoenas Show

Subpoenas reviewed by The Inquirer and Spotlight PA — along with interviews — show for the first time the scope of the FBI’s probe into the state’s biggest pension fund.

05.19.21
In The News
Municipal Pension Funding Increased In Recent Years, But Challenges Remain

Analysis found a $145 billion shortfall in 2017 between assets on hand and the liabilities for promised benefits, representing an aggregate funded ratio of 68%, only slightly below the overall state pension plan funded ratio of 69%.

05.19.21
In The News
Why One Top Investor Says The Case For Indexing Is Stronger Than Ever

Investor Charles Ellis lays out his latest case for indexing over-active management.

05.19.21
In The News
Spotting Red Flags In Equity Investments: A Lesson Learned

Tollymore Investment Partners, which invests in a small number of publicly listed businesses, list the red flags they have learned from experience.

05.19.21
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