Conference Coverage

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Federal Program Offers Opportunities For Emerging VCs

A federally-backed small business initiative offers emerging venture capital managers access to funding early in their lifecycle.

03.06.24
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Private Advisers Rule To Further Burden Mgrs.: Panel

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Private Fund Adviser rule is set to place a material burden on manager compliance efforts, particularly those of emerging managers, if ruled in favor of by the 5th Circuit Court.

03.06.24
Managers Talk Fundraising, Graduation Opportunities
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Managers Talk Fundraising, Graduation Opportunities

Relationship building and communication were critical for managers facing a difficult fundraising environment in 2023, according to panel­ists at the 2024 Emerging Manager Conference hosted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and Employees Retirement System of Texas on Feb. 28.

03.06.24
J.P. Morgan's Tredway Says People, Relationships Are Key To Future Success: NYSTRS Fireside Chat
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J.P. Morgan's Tredway Says People, Relationships Are Key To Future Success: NYSTRS Fireside Chat

Building a network of connections that are sustainable for the long term is imperative in the emerging and diverse manager space, ac­cording to a recent fireside chat at the New York State Teachers’ Re­tirement System’s 14th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Busi­ness Enterprises Investments and Professional Services Conference held on Feb. 15 in Albany.

03.06.24
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NYC Looks To Align Emerging PE Program With Overall Portfolio

The New York City Retirement Systems will be looking to fur­ther integrate its emerging private equity manager program into its overall portfolio.

12.07.23
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NYC Sets Long-Term Diverse Asset Manager Targets

The $253.2 billion New York City Retirement Systems will ex­pand their emerging manager programs, City Comptroller Brad Lander announced at the Bureau of Asset Management’s Nov. 16 diverse-owned and emerging manager conference.

12.07.23
Allocators Evolve Emerging Mgr. Programs Through Experience
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Allocators Evolve Emerging Mgr. Programs Through Experience

Managers looking for tangible allocator efforts on evaluating and hiring diverse-owned firms heard from a panel on their successes and how they were achieved during the Investment Diversity Advisory Council’s annual summit.

10.04.23
Consultants Acknowledge Accountability In Diversity Metrics
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Consultants Acknowledge Accountability In Diversity Metrics

Consultants have been taking steps to embrace accountability when it comes to diversity and inclusion within their own firms, according to a panel at the Investment Diversity Advisory Coun­cil’s annual summit.

10.04.23
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Diverse Manager Sourcing Remains A Challenge For Institutions: Panel

Involving diverse investment firms in manager searches largely comes down to sourcing and intentionality, according to a public markets pan­el at the CalPERS/CalSTRS Catalyst conference held on June 26-28 in San Francisco.

08.02.23
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Industry Trade Orgs Push For Action In Manager Diversity: Panel

Trade associations in the diverse manager space discussed the disappointing state of the industry and what can be done to grow those numbers at the National Association of Securities Profession­als’ annual financial services conference held in Philadelphia on July 24-26.

08.02.23