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In The News
For DC Plans, Pandemic Reinforces Value Of Consultants And Advisors

Guiding Defined Contribution (DC) plans through economic cycles is challenging enough without harsh headwinds from a global health crisis. But more plan sponsors are getting invaluable expert help to navigate through current challenges while keeping a long-term perspective.

10.05.20
In The News
Connecticut Makes Pension Payment On Billions In Liability

Connecticut will make a $61.6 million extra payment on its state employee pension fund liabilities, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced Thursday.

10.05.20
In The News
Pension Funds Around The World Moving To Abandon Investments In Fossil Fuels

Pension funds are choosing to pull out of fossil fuels for both environmental and financial reasons.

10.05.20
Industry News
Ongoing: Institutions Rebound In Q2 As YTD Numbers Climb Closer To Even

The surging second quarter markets have left institutional investors breathing a sigh of relief as year-to-date and fiscal year numbers—while still not ideal—become more digestible after a gut-punch first quarter.

10.05.20
People Moves
Great Lakes Advisors Expands Institutional Team

Firm has added two team members to its institutional team within the past six months.

10.02.20
Hedge Funds
Eastern Plan Discloses Hedge Fund & Alt. Risk Premia Commitments

An Eastern state plan disclosed several commitments as part of its initial allocation to alternative risk premia.

10.02.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Southwest Plan Hires Emerging Managers

A Southwestern pension plan approved a pair of domestic large-cap growth equity emerging manager investments this week.

10.02.20
Alternatives
Southern Teachers Plan Makes Private Markets Commitments

A Southern teachers pension fund made two global commitments as part of its private markets pacing plan.

10.02.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Western City Seeking Section 115 Pension Admin., Investment Services

The city is looking to set aside a portion of their future savings into a Section 115 Trust to help mitigate future pension cost increases.

10.02.20
People Moves
North Carolina Removes Interim Tag For Co-CIOs

State retirement system has made permanent co-cio appointments following the departure of its most recent cio in 2017.

10.02.20