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Second Half M&A Activity Likely To Feature Sales of Asset Mgmt. Subsidiaries: Report
Investment management merger and acquisition activity slowed in the first half of 2008 compared to
08.05.08
Alternatives Private Equity
Kentucky Looks For Opportunistic P.E. FoF
The $946 million University of Kentucky endowment is seeking one or more opportunistic private
08.05.08
Real Estate Alternatives Fixed-Income
New Mexico PERA Terminates Smith Breeden
The $13.3 billion New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association terminated Smith Breeden
08.04.08
Hedge Funds Alternatives Equity
Brockton To Issue Hedge FoF RFP
The $390 million Brockton (Mass.) Contributory Retirement System will issue an RFP for a hedge
08.04.08
Fixed-Income Emerging/Diverse Managers
Md. Insurance Fund Seeking Emerging Fixed-Income Manager
The Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund is seeking an emerging fixed-income manager. According to an
08.04.08
Surveys/Studies
NY Common Fund To Conduct Allocation Review; RFPs Planned
The $153.9 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund will conduct a strategic asset allocation
08.04.08
Alternatives Private Equity
Michigan Makes Commitment To In-State Fund
The $58 billion State of Michigan Retirement Systems committed $300 million to an investment fund
08.04.08
Equity Emerging/Diverse Managers Non-U.S. & Global Equity
UPDATE: Detroit Emerging Manager Program Not On Hold
The $3.9 billion Detroit Police & Fire Retirement System has launched its emerging manager program
08.04.08
People Moves
Tremont Names CIO
Scott Metchick has been named cio of Tremont Capital Management, the firm announced today.
08.04.08
People Moves
Vontobel Names European Equity Portfolio Manager
Matthew Benkendorf has been named portfolio manager for European equity portfolios at Vontobel
08.04.08