Truce Over: Texas School Fund to Ax $8.5B in BlackRock Investments
Despite seeming goodwill blooming with GOP officials in Texas, the asset management firm still draws ire due to ESG considerations.
Manager Selection
IPOPIF Searching for Emerging Markets Debt Manager
The fund hopes to find a candidate by September 13.
CDPQ Extends CEO Charles Emond’s Term, Invests in Local Consultant, Japan Solar Plant
Emond, who became CEO in 2020, will remain until at least February 2029.
PBGC Names 6 Firms to Smaller Asset Managers Program
The companies will manage some of the agency’s fixed-income assets.
CalPERS Expects to Hold 1st Interviews for Vacant CIO Position Next Week
The selection subcommittee will meet between January 17 and 19.
London CIV Appoints Aoifinn Devitt as CIO
Moving from a CIO position in the U.S., Devitt’s appointment is effective January 15.
Blackstone Names New Co-CIOs
The promotions of Lionel Assant and Ken Caplan come amid several new asset management appointments throughout the industry.
WTW Promotes David Eisenreich to North America Head of Retirement
Eisenreich has been with the firm since 2005 and replaces the retiring Michael Archer.
Boann Social Impact Hires Alicia Dubois as CIO
The fund will seek to expand impact investing in Canada.
Missouri LAGERS Begins Search for New CIO
CIO Brian Collet, who has led the system to 8.5% annualized returns over the last 15 years, will depart at the end of January.
The New York State Common Retirement Fund To Host Emerging Manager Conference
The 17th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference to be held in Albany.
Texas Municipal Retirement System Hires New CIO From CalPERS
Yup Kim, CalPERS’ investment director of private equity, will join TMRS on January 15.
Chad Tredway Rejoins JP Morgan Asset Management as Head of Real Estate Americas
Tredway will succeed Mike Kelly in the role.
James Wesley Promoted to CEO of Nikko Asset Management Americas
Currently the deputy CEO, Wesley will replace the retiring Lawrence Prager in 2024.