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In The News
Swanky Tower Pits Teachers Against A Texas Public Pension Fund

The biggest public pension fund in Texas plans to move into what is billed as Austin’s tallest office tower. It’s turning into an enormous quarrel.

02.07.20
In The News
Why Pa.'s Public Pension Funds Have Millions Of Dollars Of Your Money Tied Up In The Natural Gas Industry

When Pennsylvania fined the natural gas pipeline owner Energy Transfer Partners a record $30 million last month, the penalty didn’t just hit the company’s bottom line.

02.07.20
In The News
First Eagle Alternative Credit Closes Fourth Middle Market Direct Lending Fund

First Eagle Alternative Credit today announced the final closing of its fourth middle market direct lending fund, THL Credit Direct Lending Fund IV, with $782 million of available investment capacity including leverage.

02.07.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Northeast Town Rehires Consultant

A benefits trust fund in the Northeast has concluded its general investment consultant search.

02.07.20
In The News
Ex-PIMCO CEO Douglas Hodge Gets Nine Months in College Admission Scam

Douglas Hodge, the former PIMCO chief who once safeguarded the retirement savings of millions of Americans, was sentenced to nine months in prison for paying $850,000 in bribes to get four of his children into USC and Georgetown as phony soccer and tennis team recruits.

02.07.20
Domestic Equity
Southwest Plan Hires Small- To Mid-Cap Manager

A Southwestern pension plan has hired a domestic small- to mid-cap equity manager to replace its prior investment with Fisher Investments.

02.07.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Windy City Plan Issues Global Low Vol RFP

A Windy City plan has issued its RFP for global low volatility equity managers to handle approximately $90 million.

02.07.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southwest Authority Wraps Up Retirement Plan Consultant Search

A Southwestern authority made a hire in its search for a retirement plan consultant.

02.07.20
Alternatives
Western Plan Discloses Commitments; Retains RVK

A Western pension plan disclosed various private investment commitments made during the fourth quarter.

02.07.20
In The News
Why It’s So Hard To Make An Endowment More Socially Responsible

Students at the University of the South sought more transparency and sustainability. Were they too polite?

02.07.20