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Real Estate
Texas Plan Bolsters RE Portfolio

A Texas pension plan approved a real estate commitment at a meeting this week.

07.31.20
COVID-19 News
Verus Warns Against Bold Moves In ‘Challenging’ Market Environment

With a second wave of coronavirus cases emerging in the U.S. and other countries, the near-term future of the market is almost impossible to predict, investment consultant Verus warned during a webinar held yesterday afternoon.

07.30.20
In The News
UK’s Biggest Pension Fund Begins Fossil Fuels Divestment

The Guardian reports that the government-backed National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) scheme, which has nine million members, will ban investments in any companies involved in coal mining, oil from tar sands and arctic drilling.

07.30.20
Administrator - Bundled
Northwest Community Transit Posts 457 Bundled Services RFP

A Northwestern community transit agency issued an RFP seeking plan administration, record keeping, education and investment-related services for its deferred compensation plan.

07.30.20
In The News
World’s Top Pension Fund Bet Big On Front End Of Treasury Market

Huge holdings of Japan’s GPIF add to pressure for steep curve.

07.30.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Mid-Atlantic Plan Names Emerging Markets Equity Finalists

A Mid-Atlantic pension fund has narrowed its emerging markets equity manager search to four finalists.

07.30.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Northwest County Issues Investment Advisory RFP

A county in the Pacific Northwest has released an RFP for advisory services for its Treasurer’s Investment Pool.

07.30.20
Alternatives
Midwest State Plan Concludes Private Credit Search; Makes PE Commitments

A Midwestern state pension plan concluded a search for opportunistic and distressed private credit managers and added two private equity commitments at meetings held this morning.

07.30.20
Infrastructure
Florida Police Fund Makes Infrastructure Commitment

A Florida police pension board made an infrastructure commitment at its board meeting this week.

07.30.20
Alternatives
West Coast Plan Wrapping Up Midstream Energy Search

A West Coast pension plan will look to invest in two midstream energy managers following approval by its investment committee this week.

07.30.20