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Smaller Managers Struggle In Digital-First Environment: Study

 In an environment where websites are the primary drivers of engagement with in­vestment advisors, smaller asset managers are struggling to differentiate themselves, according to a recent study from consum­er research firm J.D. Power.

12.07.22
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Quality Over Quantity: Wilshire Adjusts Approach To Diverse Manager Research

Investment consultant Wilshire has taken a focused approach to its diverse manager research, resulting in spending more hours with a smaller number of managers.

12.07.22
100 Women In Finance To Host Fireside Chat
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100 Women In Finance To Host Fireside Chat

100 Women In Finance will host a fireside chat this month.

11.02.22
LACERS Schedules Next Emerging Manager Symposium
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LACERS Schedules Next Emerging Manager Symposium

The $20.6 billion Los Angeles City Employees’ Retire­ment System will host its next emerging manager sympo­sium virtually this month.

11.02.22
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NYC Hires DEI & Emerging Manager Strategy Director

Taffi Ayodele has been named the director of diversity, equity and inclusion and emerging manager strategy for the New York City Bu­reau of Asset Management, City Comptroller Brad Lander and CIO Steven Meier announced.

11.02.22
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New Fordham CIO Settles Into Role Amid Unsettled Markets

In this interview, Geeta Kapadia shares her views on the important investment topics of the moment, including the strength of the U.S. dollar, inflation, interest rate movements and the pace of private fund re-ups.

11.02.22
Majority Of Institutional Investors Find DEI Important: Survey
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Majority Of Institutional Investors Find DEI Important: Survey

A majority of institutional investors find that diversity, equity and inclusion is an important aspect of their investment programs, particularly nonprofit organizations, according to a recent survey.

11.02.22
New York City Releases Inaugural MWBE Investment Report
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New York City Releases Inaugural MWBE Investment Report

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the inau­gural report on his office’s work with minority- and wom­en-owned investment firms and emerging managers on Nov. 1.

11.02.22
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SEC Confirms DEI Factors Fall Within Fiduciary Duty

The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion factors when rec­ommending or selecting investment managers for clients is consistent with an investment advisors’ fiduciary duty.

11.02.22
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Proposed Bill Promotes Endowment Transparency & Diversity

U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) has introduced a bill to help ensure colleges and universities are providing opportunities to women and minority asset managers.

11.02.22