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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
New Diversity Tech Platform Debuts
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New Diversity Tech Platform Debuts

A newly-launched diversity tech platform offering a certification program for financial services conferences has launched a new service to connect media with diverse sources.

10.05.22
Jensen Partners Releases Industry Report
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Jensen Partners Releases Industry Report

Jensen Partners has released an updated alternative as­set industry diversity report.

10.05.22
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Callan Opens Registration For Next EM Event

Callan has opened registration for its upcoming Callan Connects event being held on Oct. 26.

10.05.22
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PGIM Fixed-Income Names First DEI Head

PGIM Fixed Income has appointed Diane Parker as its first head of diversity, equity and inclusion, the firm announced.

10.05.22