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Fixed-Income
Southern Plan Makes Core-Plus Fixed-Income Hire

A pension fund in the South made a domestic core-plus fixed-income hire as part of a new structure for the asset class.

10.07.20
People Moves
Polen Capital Names Inst’l Development Head

The new hire will expand the firm’s institutional presence as a multi-product manager, the firm said.

10.07.20
People Moves
BlueBay Names Developed Markets Special Situations Head

The new hire will help the firm develop new stressed and distressed credit strategies.

10.07.20
GTAA
Midwest Schools Plan Axes GTAA Manager

A Midwestern pension plan terminated a global tactical asset allocation manager last month after placing the firm on watch last year.

10.07.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Northeast Plan Posts Investment Advisor, Custodian RFP

A Northeast water authority is seeking a firm to provide investment advisory and custodial services for its pension plan for standard due diligence purposes.

10.07.20
Private Equity
Southern State County Plan Approves PE Commitments

A county pension fund in the South made private equity commitments as part of its pacing plan and will look to add additional commitments.

10.06.20
Credit/Private Debt
Florida Police Fund Makes Direct Lending Commitment

The $5 million commitment was made last month following a presentation in August.

10.06.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Northeast Plan To Interview 2 Global Low Volatility Mgrs.

A Northeastern pension plan will interview two global low volatility managers this week as it looks to complement its existing manager in the asset class.

10.06.20
People Moves
Columbia Threadneedle EMD Head Dies

The global EMD team is assuming former responsibilities, the firm says.

10.06.20
In The News
Payden & Rygel Recognized In The PRI 'Leaders' Group' 2020

Payden & Rygel, one of the largest privately-owned global investment firms, is delighted to announce it has been recognized as a member of the PRI’s (Principles for Responsible Investment) 2020 Leaders’ Group for excellent disclosure and advanced efforts in Climate Reporting.

10.06.20