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BAAM Acquires Minority Stake In BC Partners

Blackstone Alternative Asset Management has acquired a passive, minority stake in international private equity firm BC Partners.

08.06.19
Daily Feed
Northeast Pension Issues Large-Cap Value RFP

A pension fund in the Northeast has begun a search for a domestic large-cap value equity manager

08.06.19
In The News
America’s Pension Funds Fell Short In 2019

Public plans with more than $1 billion in assets earned a median return of 6.79% for the year ended June 30, the lowest since 2016.

08.06.19
In The News
CalPERS Board Considers Gag Policy

A controversial section of a proposed code of conduct would bar California Public Employees’ Retirement System board members from speaking out against investment decisions or policies following board approval, a move some are claiming is aimed at stifling dissent and preventing board members from talking to the media, CIO reports.

08.06.19
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Canada Plans Issue Private Markets Consultant RFP

A pension fund in Canada has issued an RFP seeking private markets investment consulting services

08.05.19
Searches And Hires
Midwest Plan Issues Emerging Markets Equity Manager RFP

A Midwest state plan has issued an RFP for up to two active emerging markets equity managers.

08.05.19
People Moves
Former Pension CIO Joins Union Plan

A state plan cio has joined a union plan in a newly-created role.

08.05.19
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Fla. Plans Issue Investment Consultant RFP

A city plan in Florida has issued an RFP seeking general investment consulting services.

08.05.19
Domestic Equity Small-Cap Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Rocky Mountain State Plan Seeking DC Consultant

A state pension fund has issued an RFP for investment consulting services on behalf of its defined contribution and deferred compensation plans.

08.05.19
Fixed-Income
New England Pension Fund Issues Fixed-Income RFP

A pension fund in New England has begun its fixed-income manager search

08.05.19