Industry News

A roundup of stories from the institutional investment universe.

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Jacksonville Police & Fire Files Suit Against State
The $755 million Jacksonville (Fla.) Police & Fire Pension Fund is in the midst of a lawsuit
04.06.09
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SSI Completes Acquisition of Froley, Revy Investment Co.
SSI Investment Management has completed its acquisition of Froley, Revy Investment Company, the
04.06.09
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SEC Charges Former NY Common Fund CIO, Top Political Advisor
A former New York deputy comptroller and a top political advisor have been charged with allegedly
04.06.09
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General Motors Asset Management Changes Name
General Motors Asset Management has changed its name to Promark Global Advisors, a move designed to
04.06.09
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Hedge Fund Firm Changes Name
Harris Alternatives has changed its name to Aurora Investment Management. The hedge fund-of-funds
04.06.09
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CalSTRS Alts. Head Retires
Real Desrochers has retired as head of alternative investments for the California State Teachers
03.04.09
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Colorado Hires Deputy CIO
David Bomberger who resigned last month as state investment officer of the Nebraska State
03.04.09
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Washington Names Interim Executive Director
Theresa Whitmarsh has been named acting executive director of the $67.6 billion Washington State
03.04.09
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Kansas Names Public Equity Investment Officer
Brian King has been named public equity investment officer at the Kansas Public Employees
03.04.09
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Arizona Hires General, 4 Project-Based Consultants
The $19 billion Arizona State Retirement System hired NEPC as its new general investment consultant
03.04.09