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Pension Bill Passed; Move Generally Praised
The Senate passed the pension bill last night, forcing employer-sponsored pension plans to close
08.04.06
Surveys/Studies Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Cincinnati Issues Consultant RFQ; To Review Portfolio
The $2.5 billion Cincinnati Retirement System has issued an RFQ for an investment consultant. Jack
08.03.06
Emerging/Diverse Managers Non-U.S. & Global Equity
YMCA To Contact Emerging Int'l Firms After RFI
The $4.5 billion YMCA Retirement Fund will begin contacting emerging international equity managers
08.03.06
People Moves
Victory Capital Hires Institutional Sales, Client Service Head
Christopher Ohmacht has been named head of institutional sales and client service at Victory
08.03.06
People Moves
Duff & Phelps Hires Real Estate Vet
Duff & Phelps has hired Sean Cannaday as managing director in its real estate practice, the firm
08.03.06
Industry News
Study: Plan Sponsors Must Improve Design Changes Before Freezing Benefits
Plan sponsors eyeing freezing or closing their defined benefit pension plans risk significant
08.03.06
Domestic Equity Real Estate Alternatives
Illinois Teachers To Seek Large-Cap Value Manager
The $36.8 billion Illinois Teachers Retirement System will search for a large-cap value manager at
08.02.06
Domestic Equity Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Alabama Trust Fund Issues RFP For Core International Equity
The $2.7 billion Alabama Trust Fund has issued an RFP for core international equity managers to
08.02.06
Hedge Funds Alternatives
Ohio Fund To Consider "˜Other" Alternatives Strategies
The $750 million Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System will meet with newly hired consultant
08.02.06
Fixed-Income
Mass. Fund Selects Fidelity
The $80 million Attleboro (Mass.) Municipal Contributory Retirement System has selected Fidelity
08.02.06