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In The News
ESG Investing Shines In Market Turmoil, With Help From Big Tech

The strength of socially responsible funds suggests they have staying power; ‘ESG is not a fad.’

05.12.20
Industry News
Wilshire Trust Universe Reports Worst Quarterly Return Since Financial Crisis

Institutional investors suffered their worst losses since the 2008 financial crisis in the first quarter, according to a report from the Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service.

05.12.20
Large-Cap
Florida Police Plan Restarts Large-Cap Value Search

A Florida police pension fund has restarted a domestic large-cap value equity manager search delayed by COVID-19.

05.12.20
People Moves
Shamrock Capital Appoints Two New Partners

Shamrock Capital has appointed Laura Held and Jason Sklar as partners.

05.12.20
Small-Cap
Great Lakes Plan To Review Small-Cap Value Space

A Great Lakes-based pension plan will hear a search report on the domestic small-cap value equity space moving forward.

05.12.20
Large-Cap
Mid-Atlantic Plan Axes Managed Volatility Equity Mgr.

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan terminated a managed volatility equity manager at last week’s board meeting.

05.12.20
Asset Study/Review
New England Plan Eliminates GTAA Allocation

A New England pension fund eliminated its global tactical asset allocation portfolio last month.

05.12.20
Small-Cap
Mid-Atlantic Plan Shifts Shuttering Firm’s Mandate To Passive Mgmt.

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan addressed the upcoming closure of its active small-cap value manager.

05.12.20
Real Estate
New England Plan Approves RE Commitment; Exec. Director To Retire

A New England pension plan approved a real estate commitment at today’s meeting.

05.12.20
In The News
Huge Raises For SC Judges And Solicitors Caused $100 Million Damage To Pension Plan

South Carolina’s retired judges and solicitors saw their annual pension payments soar by an average of more than $37,000 starting in mid-2019, while most state retirees were limited to pension increases of $500 or less.

05.11.20