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Ascensus To Acquire Nyhart

Ascensus has entered into an agreement to acquire employee benefits consulting firm Nyhart, the firm announced.

11.26.19
Fixed-Income
Mid-Atlantic Plan Hires Core Bond Manager

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan made a change in domestic core fixed-income managers this month.

11.26.19
Small-Cap
Calif. Plan To Consider Hiring 5 U.S. Small-Cap Managers

A West Coast plan will interview five U.S. small-cap equity managers at its investment meeting next week to handle a combined $550 million.

11.26.19
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Approves First Alts. Allocation; Eyes Consultant RFP

A Northeastern pension plan approved its first alternatives allocation at a meeting yesterday.

11.26.19
In The News
Japanese Pension Fund Pushes Asset Managers To Get Tougher On Sustainability

A shift of up to $50 billion by the world’s largest pension fund has sent a message to the world’s biggest asset managers.

11.26.19
In The News
Critics Say KKR's 'Responsible Investment' Stance Is Being Clouded By Its Stake In A Controversial Tear-Gas Maker

Executives from KKR & Co. Inc. have raised more than $1 billion in 2019 for their “impact fund“ as the alternative investment firm has made respect for human rights one of the tenets of its private-equity business.

11.26.19
In The News
Why Your Good Governance Fund Is Full Of Saudi Bonds

Emerging-market bonds are the hot new area for investors concerned about environmental, social and governance issues.

11.26.19
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Pa. Township Seeking Pension Services

A township in Pennsylvania has issued an RFP seeking professional services for its pension plans.

11.26.19
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Midwest Plan Concludes Global Low Vol Search

A Midwestern pension plan completed a search for global low volatility equity managers last week.

11.26.19
Industry News
Vanguard Expands Investment Management Group

Vanguard Group has made several appointments across its investment management division, the firm announced.

11.26.19