Conference Coverage
Client focus and strong communication skills are just some characteristics of successful emerging managers looking to stand out amongst the crowd and develop strong relationships with prospective clients, according to panelists at the New York State Teachers Retirement System’s 12th Annual Emerging Manager Conference held virtually on March 10-11.
A forward-looking approach continues to be integral for infrastructure investing as asset class sectors evolve and the space sees an influx of capital, according to panelists.
Real estate’s embrace of digitization and technology utilization will create a myriad of opportunities for both real estate organizations and investors, according to a panel of real estate professionals.
The banner year for private equity in 2021 conceals significant hurdles for emerging managers to break into the industry, according to panelists.
The most prolific investment opportunities for active managers in the long-only equities space are in international and emerging markets where the inefficiencies lie, according to a panel of industry experts.
Promoting awareness and building initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is vital to leveling the playing field for diverse firms, according to panelists from the New York State Insurance Fund’s 11th annual MWBE investment symposium held virtually on Feb. 24.
Women cios from four top pension plans identified potential areas of opportunity for investment in 2021 at the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s 14th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference held virtually on Feb. 10.
Emerging and Diverse Manager programs are critical for institutional investors to gain exposure to up-and-coming firms; ensuring they can matriculate beyond these mandates, however, requires a more strategic and flexible approach.
Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests this spring and summer, endowments and foundations are becoming more committed to underwriting Black-owned or women-owned investment managers, according to a recent webinar.
