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Searches And Hires
West Coast Transportation Plan Eyes New PE, Treasury Asset Classes

A West Coast transportation plan will conduct multiple manager searches as a result of a new asset allocation.

08.04.20
In The News
Massachusetts Pensions Keep Bulging With State Paying Out $5.4 Billion

UMass retirees top the state’s $5.44 billion pension system, with the university’s former President William “Billy” Bulger set to pocket nearly $272,000 this year, records say.

08.04.20
In The News
Beleaguered Public Pension Funds Make Record Gains In Second Quarter

Double-digit stock gains gave a welcome boost to investment returns of many public pension funds, yet many remain far off long-term targets.

08.04.20
Credit/Private Debt
Western Plan Adds Distressed Debt Commitment

A Western pension plan added a distressed debt commitment at its June board meeting.

08.04.20
In The News
Mississippi Pension System Investments Take Hit From COVID-19 Recession, But Rebound Could Be Coming

Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system’s investments took a massive hit from recession associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a quarterly investment report through March 31.

08.04.20
In The News
Argentina Debt Deal Illustrates Coronavirus Pandemic’s Blow To Emerging Markets

Investors are bracing for more defaults and disruptions in emerging markets after Argentina’s deal with creditors highlighted the pandemic’s stress on many developing economies.

08.04.20
People Moves
North Square Names Senior V.P., Strategic Relationship Manager

North Square Investments has hired Oran Walsh as a senior v.p. and strategic relationship manager.

08.04.20
People Moves
CDPQ Appoints New Head Of CDPQ Global

Marc-Andre Blanchard was named executive v.p. and head of CDPQ Global for the $250 billion Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec.

08.04.20
People Moves
Insight Adds Two To U.S. Distribution Team

Insight Investment has added two individuals to its U.S. distribution team.

08.04.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
California Treasurer Seeks Investment Advisor

A California county treasurer has issued an RFP to advise on its local government investment pool.

08.04.20