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People Moves
Windy City Plan Executive Director Resigns

An executive director at a Windy City retirement plan will resign from the plan next week after more than five years at the helm.

10.05.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mid-Atlantic City Plan Drafting Consultant RFP

A city pension fund in the Mid-Atlantic region has begun drafting an RFP for a general investment consultant due to the expiration of its incumbent provider.

10.05.20
Administrator/Record Keeper
Mid-Atlantic Plan Searching For Deferred Compensation Services

A Mid-Atlantic county has issued an RFP for plan provider services on behalf of its 457(b) and 401(a) plans.

10.05.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Southern City Begins Investment Advisory Search

A Southern city is searching for an investment advisor to manage its $272 million investment portfolio.

10.05.20
In The News
For DC Plans, Pandemic Reinforces Value Of Consultants And Advisors

Guiding Defined Contribution (DC) plans through economic cycles is challenging enough without harsh headwinds from a global health crisis. But more plan sponsors are getting invaluable expert help to navigate through current challenges while keeping a long-term perspective.

10.05.20
In The News
Connecticut Makes Pension Payment On Billions In Liability

Connecticut will make a $61.6 million extra payment on its state employee pension fund liabilities, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced Thursday.

10.05.20
In The News
Pension Funds Around The World Moving To Abandon Investments In Fossil Fuels

Pension funds are choosing to pull out of fossil fuels for both environmental and financial reasons.

10.05.20
Industry News
Ongoing: Institutions Rebound In Q2 As YTD Numbers Climb Closer To Even

The surging second quarter markets have left institutional investors breathing a sigh of relief as year-to-date and fiscal year numbers—while still not ideal—become more digestible after a gut-punch first quarter.

10.05.20
People Moves
Great Lakes Advisors Expands Institutional Team

Firm has added two team members to its institutional team within the past six months.

10.02.20
Hedge Funds
Eastern Plan Discloses Hedge Fund & Alt. Risk Premia Commitments

An Eastern state plan disclosed several commitments as part of its initial allocation to alternative risk premia.

10.02.20