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This $1.6 Trillion Fund Says Short Selling Is Wrong

The world’s biggest pension fund has decided lending its shareholdings to traders speculating on lower prices isn’t in line with its long-term mission.

01.22.20
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GoldPoint Partners Closes $678 Million Select Manager Fund

GoldPoint Partners announced the closing of its fourth fund-of-funds, GoldPoint Partners Select Manager Fund IV, with $678 million of commitments, a 150 percent increase from its predecessor fund.

01.22.20
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Duff & Phelps To Be Acquired By Global Investor Consortium For $4.2 Billion

New ownership structure led by Stone Point Capital and Further Global to support long-term growth. Permira Funds maintain significant minority stake.

01.22.20
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Wynnchurch Capital Closes On Fund V At $2.277 Billion

Middle market private equity firm announced the closing of its fifth private equity fund, Wynnchurch Capital Partners V, at $2.277 billion of committed capital.

01.22.20
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Harvard Management Company Invests In Avocados, Sells Other Natural Resource Assets

The Harvard Management Company adjusted its natural resource portfolio this week by purchasing a minority stake in produce company Westfalia Fruit International and selling its investments in two Australian farms.

01.22.20
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Head Of Canada Pension Fund Warns On Illiquid Asset Rush

The biggest global funds should all be monitoring their investments in illiquid assets, according to the head of Canada’s largest pension fund.

01.21.20
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UBS is Guiding Investors To Close The ‘Climate Finance Gap’

Investors can play a huge role in solving the climate crisis, but for that to happen they need guidance on how to direct their capital, according to UBS.

01.21.20
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Incline Racks Up $1.165 Billion For Fifth Fund

Incline Equity Partners has closed its fifth fund at $1.165 billion.

01.21.20
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Federated Investors, Inc. To Change Name And Ticker Symbol

Federated Investors, Inc., a leading global investment manager, intends to change its name to Federated Hermes, Inc.

01.21.20
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CalPERS Hits Milestone: Market Value Tops $400 Billion

CalPERS’ market value reached $400 billion Thursday, reaching a new landmark and reflecting a doubling of the fund’s portfolio from 10 years ago.

01.17.20