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Industry News
SEC Charges Former Western Asset Co-CIO With Fraud

Leech allegedly engaged in cherry-picking and assigned over $600 million of gains to favored clients and over $600 million of losses to disfavored clients over several years.

11.26.24
People Moves
Verus Loses Public Markets Director

He left the firm last week to pursue a new opportunity with an investment management firm.

11.26.24
Industry News
Understanding Plan Objectives Is Vital For Overfunded Pensions To Properly Use Surplus: Webinar

A return to strong funding levels among defined benefit plans has led many to evaluate how to utilize their surplus, according to industry experts.

11.26.24
People Moves
Fort Washington Makes Hire To Build Out Intermediaries Business

The firm hired a v.p. of business development to oversee the strategic development of its intermediaries initiative.

11.25.24
People Moves
O2 Investment Partners Adds Associate

He will be responsible for evaluating new transactions, due diligence, underwriting and collaborating with portfolio companies.

11.25.24
Industry News
Frontline Healthcare Partners Closes Inaugural Fund

The fund was created to pursue control investments in micro-cap distributed healthcare businesses.

11.25.24
China
Texas Gov. Says State Agencies Must Divest From China

The governor also prohibits any new investments in China.

11.22.24
People Moves
Midwest State Plan To Lose Executive Director

The executive director will leave on Jan. 6 after three years in the position.

11.22.24
People Moves
J.P. Morgan Longtime Real Estate PM To Retire

She will retire early next year after serving on the firm’s U.S. Real Estate Income and Growth Fund for over 14 years.

11.22.24
Industry News
Accel-KKR Raises First Strategic Capital Fund

The firm closed on $2.2 billion in commitments for secondary investments in the software market.

11.21.24