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BlackRock Scales Back Private-Equity Fund Ambitions

After struggling to meet a $12 billion fundraising goal, BlackRock staffers have set sights on growing the private-equity fund to $4 billion to $6 billion in assets over time.

01.04.21
In The News
Commentary: Why The U.S. Needs A National Climate Investment Fund

The climate-change crisis requires its own version of COVID’s Project Warp Speed, to help planet-saving technology reach the market faster.

01.04.21
People Moves
Aviva Investors Names New CEO

He replaces Euan Munro effective immediately.

01.04.21
Administrator - Bundled
Northeast Plan Taps New Bundled Provider

A Northeastern pension plan hired a new firm to provide bundled services in November.

01.04.21
Large-Cap
Florida Plan Hires AJO Replacement

The new manager will take over an approximately $86 million large-cap value strategy for the plan.

01.04.21
Searches And Hires
Southeast City Seeks Investment Advisors

A Southeastern city is searching for firms to manage portions of its $130 million cash and investment portfolio.

01.04.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Northeast Plan Selects New Investment Advisor

A Northeastern pension plan has hired a new investment advisor, replacing an incumbent it has been working with since 2006.

01.04.21
In The News
Are Institutional Investors Under-Allocated in Real Estate?

While retail investors and institutional investors often have different motivations, the average investor can learn a lot from what the giants do.

12.27.20
In The News
U.S. Pension Plan Sues Catalyst, Claiming Gross Negligence

Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System is an investor in three of Catalyst’s funds.

12.27.20
In The News
A Big Fund Sold Apple and Tesla Stock. Here’s What It Bought.

One of the largest public pensions in the U.S. recently made some major adjustments in its stock investments.

12.27.20