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NY Pension Fund Puts Unilever On Notice Over Ben & Jerry’s Sales Ban

The main pension fund for New York’s state government workers and retirees warned Ben & Jerry’s parent company, Unilever, on Friday that it might restrict its investments in the company because of the ice cream maker’s decision to halt sales in Israeli-occupied territories.

07.26.21
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John Hancock Investment Management Launches Global Environmental Opportunities Fund

John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund seeks growth through capital appreciation by investing primarily in environmental companies.

07.23.21
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Pension Fund Makes Solid FY21 Returns, More Work To Do

Tom Golonka, Chair of the Vermont Pension Investment Commission (VPIC), announced today an investment return of 24.62% for the fiscal year ending June 30.

07.23.21
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4 Emerging Trends In Fixed Income Investing: State Street

The asset manager asked global institutional investors about their fixed income investing priorities over the next three years.

07.23.21
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Fundraising Environment Is Difficult For First-Timers

The fundraising gap between series one funds and series two and later funds has grown more over the past decade.

07.23.21
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Fund Managers Struggle To Keep Up With New Guideposts For ESG

Many of the world’s biggest asset managers say they’re increasingly struggling with some of the rules guiding the $35 trillion market for environmental, social and governance investing.

07.23.21
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Illinois Pensions Among Worst-Funded In Nation, Report Confirms

A new report confirms Illinois is among the worst in the country when it comes to funding its public pensions.

07.23.21
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MetLife Investment Management Broadens Investor Access To Public Fixed Income Strategies

MIM’s suite of CITs will expand investor access to its Public Fixed Income strategies and capabilities, particularly for the defined contribution market.

07.23.21
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A New Generation Of Private Equity Dealmakers Are Capturing Investor Attention

A growing number of LPs are starting to turn away from allocating to the largest managers and towards experienced dealmakers who are starting their own shops – many of whom are spin-outs from the giant firms.

07.22.21
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Ocean Azul Partners Closes Fund II At Over $40 Million

Once fully invested, the fund expects to have 20 to 24 core portfolio companies. Of these, Ocean Azul is aiming for 20% to be Israeli companies that have a U.S. market focus.

07.22.21