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Administrator - Bundled
Western Deferred Comp Plans Approve Bundled Provider Hire

Western deferred compensation plans hired a bundled provider this week.

01.16.20
People Moves
Artisan Partners Announces Two Promotions On Growth Team

Artisan Partners promoted Mike Schneider and Aashish Rao to associate portfolio managers on its growth team this week.

01.16.20
Hedge Funds
Southeast Plan Axes HF Allocation; Indexes U.S. Equity Mandates

A Southeastern pension plan eliminated its hedge fund allocation this week.

01.16.20
Real Estate Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast Plan To Terminate Real Estate Consultant

A West Coast plan will terminate its real estate consultant following an asset class structural review.

01.16.20
People Moves
Madrona Venture Group Names Managing Director

Firm has appointed its third managing director in recent years.

01.16.20
In The News
KKR Closes $2.2 Billion Next Generation Technology Growth Fund II

Firm announced the final closing of KKR Next Generation Technology Growth Fund II, a $2.2 billion fund dedicated to growth equity investment opportunities in the technology space in North America, Europe and Israel.

01.16.20
In The News
Lexington Capital Partners IX Closes At $14 Billion

Firm announced the final close of Lexington Capital Partners IX, L.P. and associated vehicles with a combined $14 billion in total commitments.

01.16.20
In The News
HarbourVest Partners Closes HarbourVest Fund XI Above $2 Billion Target

Firm announced the final close of its flagship U.S. fund, HarbourVest Fund XI, which closed above its $2 billion target at $2.61 billion.

01.16.20
In The News
Meketa Investment Group Unveils New Brand, Launches New Website

Firm has adopted an updated brand platform, and as part of that effort, has launched a new website. Changes are intended to better reflect and communicate the firm’s offerings and competitive positioning.

01.16.20
Searches And Hires
Midwest Plan Launches Private Infrastructure RFP

A Midwestern employees pension plan has issued an RFP for open-end private infrastructure funds.

01.16.20