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Searches And Hires
Western University Shifting Portfolio Away From SMAs; Divesting From Defense Companies

The university announced it will no longer be investing in separately managed accounts as it plans to divest from four U.S. defense companies that have contracts with the Israeli military.

05.21.25
Large-Cap
New England University Terminates Global Large-Cap Fund; Approves New A/A Targets

The university approved fully redeeming a large-cap equity fund and reinvesting the proceeds with its other actively managed global large-cap equity strategy.

05.21.25
People Moves
Western Fund Hires Deputy CIO

The fund’s previous deputy cio departed last year to join a retirement system.

05.21.25
People Moves
Global Venture Firm Opens First European Office

The global venture capital firm has opened its first European office and appointed a partner.

05.21.25
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest University Hires Firm To Manage Short-Term Investments

The firm’s hire follows an RFP process initiated due to the impending contract expiration of the university’s incumbent provider.

05.21.25
Administrator/Record Keeper
Southern 457 Plan Launches Record Keeper RFP

The county government is seeking record keeping services for its deferred compensation plan.

05.20.25
People Moves
CIM Group Expands Credit Team

Matthew Borstein has joined CIM Group as managing director and co-head of credit.

05.20.25
Private Equity
New England Pension Posts Private Equity RFP

The search follows a private markets pacing schedule presented to the retirement system in January.

05.20.25
Fixed-Income
Midwest DC Plan Adds Core Fixed-Income Mgr.

The deferred compensation plan hired an active domestic core fixed-income manager to complement its U.S. bond option today.

05.20.25
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Northeast Pension Issues Emerging Markets Equity RFP

The retirement system’s current emerging markets equity manager was first hired in 2019.

05.20.25