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Soon-To-Be-Published Children’s Book Provides Accessibility To Finance, Investing Terms

Consultant hopes new children’s book will provide access and awareness about the investing world.

01.19.21
Searches And Hires
Midwest Sanitation Plan Seeks Investment Advisor

A Midwestern sanitation district is searching for a firm to oversee its $225 million portfolio.

01.19.21
People Moves
Securian AM Adds Strategy, Biz Development V.P.

Securian has hired a senior v.p. and head of strategy and business development to help advance the firm’s growth initiatives and build out investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional investors.

01.19.21
Administrator - Bundled
Mid-Atlantic City & Schools Seeking DC Retirement Plan Services

A Mid-Atlantic city and its school board are seeking a single vendor to provide deferred compensation retirement plan services.

01.19.21
In The News
Goldman Sachs Profit More Than Doubles, Powered By Trading

The Wall Street firm’s revenue rose 18% above 2019’s fourth-quarter level as it benefited from a relatively small loan book and heavy exposure to underwriting and trading securities.

01.19.21
In The News
Pension Funds Stick By Blackstone Despite Closeness To Trump

Founder Stephen Schwarzman was one of president’s staunchest backers on Wall Street.

01.19.21
In The News
BlackRock Is Forcing Finance To Take Climate Risk Seriously

BlackRock is the latest (and biggest) player to shatter any delusions that companies can ignore the climate.

01.19.21
In The News
San Diego's Pension Payment Spiking $50 Million, Worsening Budget Crisis During Pandemic

Pension debt, now $3.3 billion, has nearly tripled since 2007 as employees make more and live longer.

01.19.21
In The News
'Painful' Cuts Proposed In Pensions For Teachers, State Employees

The state has underfunded the pension system for decades, and the state treasurer says the gap is so big, action is needed now.

01.19.21
In The News
City Of Tucson Will Use Bond Sales To Fund Public Safety Pension System

By issuing bond-like instruments called certificates of participation, the city will work to fund the growing obligation to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, which is currently unfunded by about $1.5 billion.

01.19.21