COVID-19 News

Industry-related updates to keep you in the loop on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay informed and up to date.

Private Equity
Southwest Permanent Fund Plan Makes PE Commitments

A permanent fund in the Southwest has made two private equity commitments.

03.25.20
COVID-19 News
SFERS Urges Businesses To Step Up Against Coronavirus

The $25 billion San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System is calling upon businesses to do their part in the fight against COVID-19.

03.24.20
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Pension Funds Push RFP Deadlines In Adapting To Coronavirus Disruptions

Pension funds are beginning to push back due dates for ongoing RFPs as they address disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

03.23.20
People Moves
CalSTRS CEO Postpones Retirement

Jack Ehnes has postponed his retirement as ceo of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System due to the coronavirus crisis.

03.23.20
Searches And Hires Emerging/Diverse Managers COVID-19 News
Northeast Plan Postpones Emerging MoM RFP Release

A state pension fund in the Northeast has postponed the release of its emerging manager-of-managers RFP.

03.23.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor COVID-19 News
Northeast Plan Puts MoM Search On Hold Amid Coronavirus Concerns

A Northeast pension plan will reconvene discussions for its manager-of-managers search at a later date.

03.20.20
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Verus Urges Long-Term Focus During Market Correction

Institutions should maintain perspective and a long-term focus as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause instability in the capital markets.

03.19.20
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Nonprofits’ Outlook Turning Negative Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The outlook for higher education institutions is shifting to negative from stable as a result of the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent outlook from Moody’s Investors Service.

03.19.20
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Southern Plan Postpones Small-Cap Value Presentations Due To Coronavirus

A Southern pension plan has postponed presentations in a domestic small-cap value equity manager search.

03.18.20
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CalPERS Cancels Committee Meetings Due To Coronavirus

The $350 billion California Public Employees’ Retirement System has announced that it has canceled its committee meetings scheduled for March 16 and March 17. 

03.16.20