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Activist Investor Robbins Closing His Firm

Activist investor Clifton S. Robbins is closing his firm, the latest high-profile veteran to exit the hedge-fund business. His motivation appears to be different from his rivals, however.

02.28.20
Industry News
NEPC Launches Investment Diversity Advisory Council

Investment consultant NEPC has launched a new forum for institutional investors to discuss ways to promote diversity in their organizations and investment decisions.

02.27.20
People Moves
Summit Partners Announces Global Promotions

Summit Partners has promoted five professionals.

02.27.20
Industry News
Northwest Plan Seeking Investment Officer

A Northwestern pension plan is seeking an investment officer.

02.27.20
Credit/Private Debt
Mid-Atlantic County Plan Approves Direct Lending Commitment

A Mid-Atlantic county pension plan approved a direct lending commitment last week.

02.27.20
Searches And Hires
Midwest Plan Readies Large-Cap Value RFP

A Midwest pension fund is gearing up to release a domestic large-cap value RFP next week.

02.27.20
Administrator/Record Keeper
Pacific Northwest Retirement Plans Hire New TPA

A Pacific Northwest-based county has hired a new third-party administrator and investor advisor.

02.27.20
In The News
Georgia Teacher Pensions To Allow 'Alternative Investments' With Senate Bill

The Georgia Senate passed a bill Feb. 25 that would allow the state teacher retirement fund to invest in “alternative investments” that critics view as potentially too risky.

02.27.20
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Approves Up To $500 Million In New Commitments

A Northeastern pension plan approved new private investment commitments this week.

02.27.20
Alternatives
Midwest Plan Adds Infrastructure, Private Markets Commitments

A Midwestern pension plan added new infrastructure and private markets commitments this week.

02.27.20