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In The News
Investors Dump UK Funds On Fears Of No-Deal Brexit

UK equity investments bleed billions and British stocks decline in global investor portfolios.

12.14.20
In The News
The US Treasury Market Is Facing A Train Wreck

It is possible, even likely, that T-bill rates will be negative for a significant period.

12.14.20
Asset Study/Review
West Coast Plan Approves New A/A

Pension fund increases its illiquid growth portfolio to 41% from 32%.

12.14.20
Bank Loan
Texas Hoses Plan Concludes Bank Loan Search

A Texas fire pension fund made a hire in its bank loan manager search at today’s board meeting.

12.14.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Great Lakes Plan Adds 5 Managers To Watch

Plan added five value-biased managers to its watchlist for performance reasons and removed an international equity firm based on improved performance.

12.14.20
Daily Feed
Northeast Trust Seeking Investment Advisor

The trust is seeking an inaugural investment advisor after widening allowable investments.

12.14.20
Searches And Hires
Mid-Atlantic Plan To Begin Executive Director Search

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan is seeking a search firm to help choose a new executive director.

12.14.20
In The News
Even Institutional Investors Are Eager For Distress

Institutions are decreasing core and value add allocations to make room for distress in their portfolios.

12.14.20
In The News
Bill To Change Pension System For New Teachers Starting In 2022 In The Works

As Kentucky continues to struggle with pension costs, a bill is in the works to change the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS) for future teachers to put them in a new plan to help the plan long term.

12.14.20
In The News
BNP Paribas Asset Management Launches Two New Infrastructure Debt Funds

Both funds will be diversified across sectors and will adhere to a rigorous ESG policy in accordance with analysis provided by BNPP AM’s Sustainability Centre.

12.14.20