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People Moves
Midwest Plan Names Executive Director

A Midwestern pension plan named its new executive director at the beginning of the year.

02.21.20
In The News
Canadian Pension Fund Caisse Posts 10.4% Return In 2019

Canada’s second-biggest pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on Thursday reported average weighted returns of 10.4% in 2019, as strength in its equities portfolio offset underperformance in real estate holdings.

02.21.20
In The News
NJ Pension Fund Trustee Sentenced For Embezzling Over $360K

Founder and trustee of a vending machine company’s pension sentenced with two and a half years in federal prison.

02.21.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southern City Plan Hires ACG For Independent Review

A Southern city pension fund has hired ACG to perform an independent review.

02.21.20
Private Equity
Florida Plan Discussing Private Equity

A Florida-based pension plan discussed creating a new allocation to private equity at its board meeting this month.

02.21.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
New England 457 Hires Independent Investment Consultant

A retirement fund in New England has concluded its search for an independent investment consultant

02.21.20
Alternatives
Texas Plan Makes Alts. Commitments

A Texas-based pension plan made several alternatives commitments over the last several months.

02.21.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Rocky Mountain Town Posts Investment Services RFI

A town in the Rocky Mountains has issued an RFI seeking investment services related to its local government investment pool.

02.21.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Southeast Plan To Redeem Global Equity Manager

A Southeastern pension plan received a recommendation to redeem from a global equity manager last week.

02.21.20
In The News
Swensen Reaffirms Climate Change As A Guiding Factor In Yale’s Investment Policy

David Swensen, Yale University’s chief investment officer, this week underscored the importance of environmental sustainability in the university’s investment choices.

02.20.20