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Women Founders See Opportunities But Need For More Action

The number of diverse emerging managers are growing in various sectors, however, there are still not enough, according to women founder panel­ists from a recent webinar.

03.01.23
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Baby Steps From Large Institutions Should Lead To Increased DEI

Large institutional investors have begun the work toward transparency and accountability that will eventually move the needle from a diversi­ty, equity and inclusion perspective.

03.01.23
Investment Firms Should Embrace Diverse Team Skillsets
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Investment Firms Should Embrace Diverse Team Skillsets

Appreciation and encouragement of diverse skillsets within a team is a key facet to building and sustaining a successful investment firm, ac­cording to a fireside chat held at last month’s New York State Teachers’ Retirement System’s 13th annual MWBE Investments and Professional Services Conference.

03.01.23
SEC Implements ‘Least Impactful’ AMAC Recommendations
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SEC Implements ‘Least Impactful’ AMAC Recommendations

With the Securities and Exchange Commission having stalled on diver­sity-related recommendations, a panel at the National Association of Securities Professionals’ Diverse Manager Forum finds the two recom­mendations the SEC has implemented were the “least impactful.”

02.01.23
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Investment Heads Discuss What Markets Have In Store

Political uncertainty and adding value to portfolios in response to vol­atile markets are two main themes for investment heads at various in­stitutions, according to a panel at the National Association of Securities Professionals’ Diverse Manager Forum held in Philadelphia on Jan. 19.

02.01.23
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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
Infiltration, Understanding Will Move Needle At Institutions: Panel
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Infiltration, Understanding Will Move Needle At Institutions: Panel

Positive change with diversity in the institutional landscape must come from within organizations themselves, according to industry veterans during a panel held at the Investment Diversity Advisory Council’s Na­tional Summit on DEI held on Sept. 14 in Atlanta.

11.02.22
Working Beyond Track Record To Support Managers: Panel
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Working Beyond Track Record To Support Managers: Panel

Institutional limited partners conscious of diversity will work with firms lacking a track record, according to panelists at the Investment Diversity Advisory Council’s National Summit on DEI held on Sept. 14 in Atlanta.

11.02.22
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Relationship Building Key For Mgrs., Allocators

The diverse manager space is a two-way street that involves relationship building and advocacy from both sides, panelists at the GCM Grosvenor 2022 Consortium told attendees.

08.03.22
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The Obstacles & Solutions To Sourcing Diverse Mgrs.: Panel
Institutional investors cannot rely on the usual excuses that preclude them from incorporating
07.06.22