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In The News
If You Think U.S. Pensions Are Safe, Just Wait

The US economy has been built around low interest rates. As rates rise, so will the fallout.

10.11.22
Profiles
5 Questions With Michael Shackelford, CIO Of The New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association

Michael Shackelford is the new cio of the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association. He took the time to answer 5 questions with FIN News.

10.11.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Michigan Retiree Health Trust Sticks With Consultant

The plan elected to retain its incumbent general investment consultant following finalist interviews held last month as a result of an RFP process.

10.07.22
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Mid-Atlantic Plan Axes EME Manager; Approves Private Markets Commitments

The plan terminated a $475 million emerging markets value equity mandate in May and approved private markets commitments totaling $170 million in June.

10.07.22
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Southern Plan Launches Int’l LCV Search

The plan is seeking international developed markets large-cap value managers due to the upcoming contract expirations of its incumbents.

10.07.22
Surveys/Studies
Great Recession Left Public Pensions Better-Prepared For Crises: Report

U.S. public pension plans emerged from the global financial crisis battered, but better-prepared to weather future crises, according to a new report.

10.07.22
People Moves
Global Asset Manager Sees Global Private Markets Head Retire

The global private markets head’s responsibilities have been assumed by other team members.

10.07.22
People Moves
European Credit Specialist Hires Structured Credit MD

The firm hired a managing director and deputy portfolio manager to help build and lead the firm’s investment capabilities in structured credit.

10.07.22
In The News
N.J. Could Divest Its $92 Billion Pension Fund From Fossil Fuels. What It Means Financially And For Climate Change.

New Jersey would join a growing list of states to divest its pension fund from fossil fuel companies if a long-stalled bill passes.

10.07.22
Alternatives
Texas Hoses Plan Adds Alts. Commitments

The plan added commitments to a credit fund and a private equity fund this summer.

10.07.22