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Small-Cap
Florida Plan Eyes Small-Cap Searches

A Florida pension plan is likely to search for two active domestic small-cap equity managers as part of a manager structure review being conducted by its new general investment consultant.

05.15.20
Large-Cap
Southeast Plan Considering Large-Cap Value Mgr. Alternatives

A Southeastern pension plan is considering alternatives for its domestic large-cap value equity manager.

05.15.20
In The News
New Convertible-Bond Issues At 12-Year Highs. What’s In It For Investors

Convertible-bond issuance is running at a record pace as companies like Lyft (ticker: LYFT), Zillow Group (Z), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN), and Penn National Gaming (PENN) seek to shore up their balance sheets or simply take advantage of strong investor demand for the hybrid securities.

05.14.20
People Moves
Axiom Hires Client Service And Marketing V.P.

Aaron Kelley was named v.p. of client service and marketing at Axiom Investors.

05.14.20
People Moves
Harbor Capital Adds Two From J.P. Morgan To Build Out Multi-Asset Team

Matthew Pallai was named executive v.p. and head of multi-asset solutions at Harbor Capital Advisors.

05.14.20
Absolute Return
Southern City Plan Terminates Hedge Fund-of-Funds

A Southern city pension plan terminated its hedge fund-of-funds manager at a board meeting today.

05.14.20
Real Estate
Northwest Plan Approves Non-Core RE Commitment

A Northwestern pension plan approved a non-core real estate commitment recommended by its investment committee this week.

05.14.20
Asset Study/Review
West Coast Plan Slates Asset Class Reviews Following Quarterly Performance Results

A West Coast employee pension plan will conduct a series of asset category over the coming months.

05.14.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary Deferred Compensation
Calif. County 457 Plan Posts Consultant RFP

A California county 457 plan has launched a search for investment consulting services due to the incumbent’s contract expiration.

05.14.20
Equity
West Coast Plan Terminates Three Equity Managers

A West Coast pension plan has terminated three public equity managers.

05.14.20