Industry News
LACERA Seeking Recruiting Firm For CEO Search

The plan is searching for an executive search firm to assist with finding replacement to Lou Lazatin, who was terminated.

07.09.19
People Moves
Navab Capital Partners Founder & Former KKR Exec. Dies

Alexander Navab died unexpectedly on Sunday while on holiday with his family, his firm said.

07.08.19
In The News
New law requires Maryland pension system to disclose millions in fees paid to Wall Street firms

The pension system now must publicly disclose the amount it pays in carried interest fees by the end of each calendar year. The first report, due Dec. 31, will include the fees from fiscal years 2015 through 2019, the Baltimore Sun reports.

07.08.19
In The News
After Deutsche Bank cuts, where will the growth be?

In asset management, Deutsche Bank’s DWS arm is seen as another of its strong points, Reuters says.

07.08.19
In The News
5 women-led firms crushing the gender gap in VC

For the first time in over a decade, companies founded solely by women have picked up more than 3% of the total capital invested in VC-backed startups in the US, according to PitchBook’s VC Female Founders Dashboard.

07.08.19
In The News
Illinois can’t take on Chicago’s public pension liabilities without trashing state credit rating

Illinois cannot assume the unfunded pension liabilities of Chicago and other municipalities across the state because its credit rating would be reduced to junk status if it did, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

07.08.19
Trends
Request For Proposals: Best Practices & Technologies That Can Help

RFPs are a key aspect of asset management firms’ business development and marketing and a successful approach to proposals requires organization and a sufficient allocation of time and resources.

06.12.19
Real Estate
OPEB Trust To Invest In New Private Core RE Manager

A health benefits trust fund will look to invest $50 million in a new private core real estate manager, meeting materials show.

06.12.19
Daily Feed
Calif. City Posts Trust Fund Management RFP
The City of Riverside (Calif.) has issued an RFP seeking a firm to manage its Section 115 Pension
06.12.19
Alternatives
Texas Plan Seeking Liquid Alts. Managers

A Texas pension fund is conducting a search for liquid alternatives managers.

06.12.19