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Emerging/Diverse Managers
New England University Asks Investment Managers About Diversity

A New England-based university sent a letter to the investment managers in its endowment asking them to cooperate in tackling the issue of the lack of women and minorities in the asset management industry.

10.29.20
Surveys/Studies
COVID-19, Presidential Election Top Threats For Pension Plan Investment Programs: Survey

Corporate and healthcare pension plans have cited COVID-19 and the U.S. presidential election as the biggest threats to their investment programs in the next 12 months, according to a new survey

10.29.20
Announcements
Rockefeller Foundation Commits Capital To Catalyze Green COVID Recovery

The Rockefeller Foundation will commit $1 billion over the next three years to aid an inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement.

10.29.20
Searches And Hires
Southern Hospital Issues RFI For Retirement Plan Consultant

A hospital in the South has issued an RFI for retirement plan advisory and consulting firms for its retirement plans as part of a standard vendor review.

10.29.20
Industry News
Polar Capital Appoints Group Sustainability Head

Polar Capital has named its first group head of sustainability, the firm announced.

10.29.20
People Moves
Midwest Teacher Plan CIO To Retire

The cio had served in the position since 2013 and originally joined the plan in 1990.

10.28.20
Searches And Hires
West Coast County Seeks Investment Advisor

A West Coast county is searching for an investment advisor to manage the non-liquid portions of its portfolio.

10.28.20
Large-Cap
Florida Firefighters Plan To Review Large-Cap Value Mgr. Again

The pension fund’s consultant called the incumbent manager a “significant detractor” and recommended bringing them in for a discussion at a future meeting.

10.28.20
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Plan To Explore Infrastructure, Low Vol Allocations

A Midwestern pension plan will review the potential inclusion of infrastructure and global low volatility equity into its portfolio before the end of the year.

10.28.20
Credit/Private Debt
West Coast Plan Approves Extended Credit RFP

A West Coast pension plan approved issuing a global extended credit RFP to potentially replace another manager today.

10.28.20