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People Moves
HSBC Global Asset Mgmt. Names New CEO

Nicolas Moreau will become ceo of HSBC Global Asset Management in September.

08.08.19
In The News
Emerging-Market Stocks Correct Sharply As Trade Battle Flares

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is down 11% from its recent highs, putting it in correction territory.

08.08.19
In The News
Hedge Fund Investor Jeffrey Tarrant Dies

Tarrant, the founder of Protege Partners, died of a brain tumor, Reuters reports.

08.08.19
Surveys/Studies
Performance Leading Community Foundations To Shift From Alternatives, Reduce Spending: Survey

Foundations continue to shy away from alternative asset classes and have reduced spending in light of lower expected returns, according to a recent study from an investment consulting firm.

08.08.19
Credit/Private Debt
Western State Plan Considers Manager Changes, Adding New Investments

A Western state plan is considering altering its portfolio along with changes to its investment manager roster at its board meeting today.

08.08.19
In The News
Funded Ratios Erode For Downstate And Suburban Illinois Pension Funds

The collective unfunded pension tab for more than 600 downstate and suburban Illinois public safety funds grew by $1 billion to $11 billion, with the funded ratio recording its first decline since 2010, according to the latest figures submitted by the funds.

08.08.19
Industry News
Rockefeller Capital Mgmt. Adds Two Senior Advisors

Rockefeller Capital Management is adding two senior advisors to advise the firm on creating long-term strategic solutions for clients, institutions and communities.

08.08.19
Administrator/Record Keeper
Mississippi 529 Hires Consultant, Third-Party Records Administrator

A Mississippi 529 plan recently rehired its investment consultant and third-party records administrator for its trust fund.

08.08.19
Equity
Pennsylvania Foundation Adjusts Portfolios

A foundation in Pennsylvania has added investments with two managers and another with a local public utility company.

08.08.19
Administrator/Record Keeper
New England Fund Hires Retirement Plans Consultant

A Rhode Island fund overseeing the state’s system of public higher education hired a firm to provide employee benefits consulting services for its retirement plans.

08.08.19