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International / Global / Emerging Markets
Mid-Atlantic Plan Seeking Int’l Equity Replacements

The plan’s general investment consultant is searching for managers to potentially replace underperforming managers.

11.17.20
In The News
Hawaii’s Public Pension Fund Climbs 5.3% Despite Challenges From Coronavirus Pandemic

There was political uncertainty and a spike in COVID-19 cases.

11.17.20
In The News
U.S. Stocks Jump After Moderna Vaccine Breakthrough — Here's What Experts Say To Watch

U.S. stocks jumped, nearing a record 30,000 on the Dow, after Moderna said preliminary trial data showed its coronavirus vaccine is more than 94% effective.

11.17.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mid-Atlantic State Plan To Conduct Consultant RFP

A state pension fund in the Mid-Atlantic region will begin a consultant search in anticipation of the impending contract expiration of its incumbent.

11.17.20
Hedge Funds
Midwest Plan Fires Hedge Fund-of-Funds

A pension fund in the Midwest has terminated its hedge fund-of-funds manager due to several years of underperformance.

11.17.20
Searches And Hires
Southwest Plan Seeks Retirement Investment Advisor

A Southwestern plan is seeking a retirement investment advisor and consultant.

11.17.20
People Moves
Vontobel Adds U.S. Relationship Manager

He will support institutional investors in the Northeast.

11.17.20
People Moves
TIAA President & CEO To Retire

The Board has begun a search for a possible successor.

11.17.20
In The News
Kentucky Teachers’ Plan Improves Funded Status To 58.4%

The state’s full contribution led to a fourth straight year of higher funding levels, as the pension issue continues to roil the legislature.

11.16.20
In The News
State Pension Fund Recoups 'Virus' Losses But Gains May Be Shaky

The main state-employee pension fund has recovered significantly from the coronavirus-linked stock market sell-off back in March, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

11.16.20