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Real Assets
Midwest Plans Tap Real Assets Mgr. To Replace Commodities

A pair of Midwestern pension plans hired a real assets manager last month.

01.02.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Western Deferred Comp Plan Seeking Consultant

A Western deferred compensation plan has issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant.

01.02.20
Trends
2020 Traditional Investments Outlook

Expectations for the equity and bond markets in 2020 continue to be cautiously optimistic after a 2019 market that left bearish investors wishing they had kicked that sentiment down the road a year or two.

While many do not expect the market to perform in 2020 quite like it did in 2019, nonprofit investors are still not expecting their real spending targets to come under heavy pressure in the near-term as they gauge the economic cycle and its ability to sustain its growth trajectory.

01.02.20
In The News
CalSTRS Expands Reporting On Climate Risk Management

Latest Green Initiative Task Force report is responsive to SB 964 requirements.

01.02.20
Asset Study/Review
West Coast Plan Inverts Portfolio

A plan based on the West Coast has changed its portfolio.

01.02.20
In The News
More Investment Managers Are Helping An Adversary: Short Sellers

Stock-picking fund managers are more willing than ever to lend their shares to other investors.

12.28.19
Industry News
Minnesota Foundation Hiring Associate Finance Position

A foundation in Minnesota is looking to hire an associate v.p. of finance and controller.

12.24.19
Industry News
Addressing Climate Change Can Mean Higher Profits For Investors

Investors incorporating carbon emissions into their approach are not likely to experience a shortfall in returns.

12.24.19
Industry News
Strategic Investment Decisions Pave The Way To Finding Growth In 2020

Investment managers will have to leverage technology and data to better suit their clients’ needs.

12.24.19
Industry News
Massachusetts University Searching For Associate Director

A Massachusetts university is searching for an associate director to help oversee and manage its endowment.

12.24.19