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Russell Recapture Program Surpasses $1 Billion Mark
Russell Investment Group announced today that its commission recapture program has surpassed $1
03.20.06
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U.K. Firm Beefs Up U.S. Sales Team, Targets Inst'l Investors
U.K.-based Newton Capital Management, a subsidiary of Mellon Financial Corp., has named Jon Ritz to
03.14.06
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Shields Signs On With Financial Services Provider
Consulting firm Shields Associates has reached an agreement with financial services provider
03.07.06
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Advent To Launch Global Convertible Strategy, Hires Portfolio Manager
Advent Capital is preparing to launch a new global convertibles strategy and has hired Hart Woodson
03.02.06
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BGI Launches Sudan-Free Indexes
Barclays Global Investors has launched index strategies designed to help U.S. public pension plans
03.02.06
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Firm Set To Launch Shareholder Activist Fund
MB Investment Management will launch a shareholder activist fund on April 1 that will invest in
02.24.06
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Connecticut Could Be Next State To Divest From Sudan
Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier has proposed the divestment of pension fund assets from Sudan
02.24.06
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Denver Fund to Regroup After Search Misstep
The Denver Public Schools Retirement System will meet on March 6 to consider its next steps in its
02.23.06
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Keel Asset Management Opens Doors
Keel Asset Management, a new mid-cap firm based in Chicago, opened for business this week. Mark
02.23.06
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Proposed Tax Could Affect Public Pension Funds
Public pension plans could be affected by up to $12 billion a year in lost dividends and capital
02.23.06