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Majority Of Funds Post Positive Q1 Returns Despite Tariff Turmoil

Managers were largely able to remain in positive territory for the quarter with 588 strategies posting positive results. U.S. equity managers took the biggest hit overall as only 100 of 457 strategies were positive in the first three months of 2025.

05.07.25
Features/Profiles
Expanding The Pipeline: Preparation, Access Key To Diverse Talent Pipeline

In a turbulent market and political environment, continuing the work to provide access to the investment industry across a diverse landscape remains an imperative for finding the best and brightest, wherever they may reside.

05.07.25
John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Hires CIO,  Brings Investment Management Operations Inhouse
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John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Hires CIO, Brings Investment Management Operations Inhouse

A leading allocator to emerging and diverse asset managers is bringing its investment management and operations inhouse.

05.07.25
Outsourced CIO Pivotal Advisors Hires Former Crewcial Partners Director Of Diverse Manager Equity
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Outsourced CIO Pivotal Advisors Hires Former Crewcial Partners Director Of Diverse Manager Equity

Angela Outlaw-Matheny has joined outsourced cio Pivotal Advisors as a senior executive for manager research and investments.

05.07.25
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New Canadian Emerging Manager Association Formed

A new alliance aiming to advocate for emerging managers has been formed by four Canadian associations.

05.07.25
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Ariel Investments Business Development Head Dies

Malik Murray, head of business development at Ariel Investments, died on April 19.

05.07.25
News Briefs
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News Briefs

Taffi Ayodele has been named head of diverse and emerging manager strategy at the Office of the New York City Comptroller and the North Carolina House passed a bill on April 30 that will see the creation of a pension board to oversee investment of the $126.5 billion North Carolina Retirement Systems.

05.07.25
Dallas Employees Executive Director & CIO Retiring
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Dallas Employees Executive Director & CIO Retiring

Cheryl Alston will retire from her role as executive director and cio at the $3.8 billion Dallas Employees Retirement Fund later this year.

05.07.25
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Illinois TRS Posts Emerging & Diverse Mgr. Investment Role

The $74.2 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois is searching for an investment officer of diverse and emerging managers.

05.07.25
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Pugh Acquires Portion Of SKY Harbor High-Yield Bond Biz

Pugh Capital Management is acquiring a portion of SKY Harbor Capital Management’s U.S. high-yield business.

04.08.25