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Median Q2 Returns Negative, Mercer Says
The median returns of foundations and endowments for the second quarter were also negative,
08.21.08
Industry News People Moves
amfAR Names New CFO
Bradley Jensen was named the new cfo for New York-based amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research,
08.21.08
Domestic Equity Small-Cap
Jacksonville P&F Seeking Smid-Cap Growth
The $998 million Jacksonville (Fla.) Police & Fire Pension Fund is searching for small- to mid-cap
08.20.08
Domestic Equity Small-Cap Surveys/Studies
Texas Employees Creates New Allocation
The $24 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas has adopted a new asset allocation, said Plan
08.20.08
Real Assets
LACERS To Receive Infrastructure Education
The $11 billion Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System will receive an education in
08.20.08
Equity Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Nebraska To Tweak Equities Allocation
The $15.3 billion Nebraska Investment Council will be tweaking its equities allocation. According
08.20.08
Fixed-Income
Houston MTA Makes Fixed-Income Hires
The $250 million Houston Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently added global and emerging
08.20.08
Domestic Equity Small-Cap Fixed-Income
Pa. Treasury Makes Emerging Manager Hires
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department announced it has hired 11 emerging or minority- owned asset
08.20.08
People Moves
Asset Preservation Advisors Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Bob Farmer has been named senior v.p. and chief marketing officer at Asset Preservation Advisors.
08.20.08
Domestic Equity
Philly Seeking Manager-of-Managers, Cash Overlay
The $5.3 billion Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System issued RFPs for a discretionary
08.19.08