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UK Active Managers Fail To Prove Their Mettle In A Bear Market

Only half of stock pickers outperformed in 2020’s volatile markets.

10.14.20
In The News
Global ETF Inflows Surge 40% Amid ‘Tectonic Shift’

Investor inflows jump to $488 billion in first nine months of 2020.

10.14.20
People Moves
Barings Real Estate Appoints U.S. Capital Markets Head
Barings has appointed Shawn Kimble as head of U.S. real estate capital markets, the firm
10.13.20
Real Estate
Southwest Plan Lands Value-Add Real Estate Commitments

Plan concluded a search for value-add real estate funds with a pair of commitments at today’s board meeting.

10.13.20
Alternatives
Mid-Atlantic Plan To Consider New Asset Classes

The plan recently hired a new general investment consultant, which will introduce new asset classes for potential inclusion.

10.13.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
West Coast Plan Terminates Two Non-U.S. Equity Managers

A pension fund on the West Coast has terminated two non-U.S. equity managers and may consider replacement searches next year.

10.13.20
Industry News
Louisiana Plan Seeking Executive Director

The plan’s current executive director will retire in March 2021.

10.13.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Illinois Plan Makes General Investment Consultant Hire

The plan will remain with its incumbent after interviewing finalists earlier this month.

10.13.20
News
NEPC Adds Former FEG CEO As Principal

Investment consultant NEPC has added FEG Investment Advisors’ former ceo and president to its endowments and foundations practice group as a principal and senior consultant.

10.13.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
East Coast Transportation Authority Seeking Pension Fund Investment & Trustee Services

An East Coast transportation authority has issued an RFP for pension fund investment advisory and trustee services due to the upcoming contract expiration of its incumbent provider.

10.13.20