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DAMI In Fight With D.C. Pension For Diversity Data Disclosure

The Diverse Asset Managers Initiative has been fighting the up­ward battle of urging the $13.4 billion District of Columbia Re­tirement Board to disclose the diversity of its underlying invest­ment managers.

02.04.26
Editor's Note
Editor's Note

Twenty years ago we launched Emerging Manager Monthly with the stated goal of bringing emerging managers onto the front page. That focus continues to this day.

02.04.26
Perfect Match: Texas Virtual Emerging Manager Event Takes New Approach To Meetings
Conference Coverage
Perfect Match: Texas Virtual Emerging Manager Event Takes New Approach To Meetings

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas and Employees Retirement System of Texas will host their annual virtual emerging manager event on Feb. 10. The event will feature allocator/manager meetings that this year are being scheduled using an algorithm designed to match interests.

01.28.26
Midwest Pension Issues Global Equity Emerging Manager RFP
EMM Search Alert
Midwest Pension Issues Global Equity Emerging Manager RFP

The plan is looking to allocate up to $250 million to emerging managers.

01.27.26
Features/Profiles
Private Markets Programs Continue To Expand Outside PE

Alternative asset classes continue to be a growing space for institu­tional investors searching for alpha and emerging managers looking to make names for themselves and deliver returns.

01.08.26
Features/Profiles
Private Equity Slowdown Impacting Emerging Funds

Funds within emerging manager programs have been impacted more directly than larger firms since private equity fundraising began slowing down several years ago, mostly due to timing and limited partners being more selective.

01.08.26
Knight Foundation Diversity Research To Continue In 2026
Features/Profiles
Knight Foundation Diversity Research To Continue In 2026

The John S. and James L. Knight Founda­tion will release the latest iteration of its Diversity of Asset Managers Research Se­ries this year.

01.08.26
DEI Efforts Shift Amid Political, Social Pushback Across U.S.
Features/Profiles
DEI Efforts Shift Amid Political, Social Pushback Across U.S.

Pushback on DEI initiatives across the country have left many institutional diversity champions pivoting and others quietly letting programs go dormant.

01.08.26
Features/Profiles
Is This Finally The Year? Active Equity Advocates Think So

Active equity may be poised for a comeback after a period of pas­sive dominance and market concentration, though the timeline for a shift remains elusive, according to several industry repre­sentatives.

01.08.26
Marketing
City Different Takes Distinct Approach To Investing, Culture

To put it simply – City Different Investments is doing things differently. The boutique investment manager, which was established in 2021 by former Thornburg Investment Management employees, sees its differentiated identity primarily in its investment philosophy and process.

01.08.26