News
Investment Management Institute Founder Dies

Russell Mason, founder of the Investment Management Institute, died on Dec. 20 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, the organization announced.

01.11.23
News
Spouting Rock Acquires Stewart Asset Management

Multi-boutique manager platform Spouting Rock Asset Man­agement has acquired Stewart Asset Management, a spokes­woman confirmed, in an e-mail.

01.11.23
Subcommittee Explores Capital Markets’ Effects On Diverse Investors
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Subcommittee Explores Capital Markets’ Effects On Diverse Investors

The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and Investment met on Dec. 13 to hold a hearing on “Examining How Capital Markets Serve Di­verse Entrepreneurs and Investors.”

01.11.23
Chicago Teachers Invests Nearly Half Of Assets With Minority Firms
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Chicago Teachers Invests Nearly Half Of Assets With Minority Firms

The $11.5 billion Public School Teachers’ Pension & Retirement Fund of Chicago invested $5.5 billion, or 48% of total fund as­sets, with minority-, women- and disadvantaged-owned busi­ness enterprise firms in fiscal year 2022.

01.11.23
News
Women Outperform Men In Large-Cap Equity Space: Report

Women-led or co-led portfolio management teams have outper­formed their male peers in the global large-cap equity space year-to-date, according to a recent report from data analytics firm Investment Metrics.

12.07.22
Conference Coverage
Emerging Managers Share Success Stories, Challenges

The road to success often comes with challenges that emerging managers must overcome in their pursuit of gathering assets and recognition, according to panelists at the New York City Bureau of Asset Management’s annual Diverse and Emerging Managers In­vestment Conference held on Nov. 1.

12.07.22
Meketa Meets With More Than 70 Mgrs. At Latest Emerging & Diverse Manager Day
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Meketa Meets With More Than 70 Mgrs. At Latest Emerging & Diverse Manager Day

Investment consultant Meketa Investment Group met virtually with more than 70 emerging and diverse investment managers across public and pri­vate markets at its latest dedicated research day on Oct. 26.

12.07.22
Smaller Managers Struggle In Digital-First Environment: Study
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Smaller Managers Struggle In Digital-First Environment: Study

 In an environment where websites are the primary drivers of engagement with in­vestment advisors, smaller asset managers are struggling to differentiate themselves, according to a recent study from consum­er research firm J.D. Power.

12.07.22
News
Quality Over Quantity: Wilshire Adjusts Approach To Diverse Manager Research

Investment consultant Wilshire has taken a focused approach to its diverse manager research, resulting in spending more hours with a smaller number of managers.

12.07.22
Alternatives
Xponance Names MD & CIO For Alternatives Subsidiary

Xponance has hired Michael A.B. Orr as managing director and cio of its alternatives subsidiary Xponance Alts Solutions, the firm announced.

11.02.22