Academics Form “Shadow SEC” Group to Facilitate Policy Discussions on Federal Securities Laws
The academic group will seek the “wisest possible federal securities laws and policies,” and backed Trump’s pick for SEC Chair.
Newsmakers
Con Michalakis Joins Funds SA as CIO
Michalakis will leave his deputy CIO role at Hostplus and start at the South Australia investment manager in February 2025.
Kerry O’Brien Joins MetLife Investment Management
She is the firm's new global head of insurance asset management and liability solutions.
Trump’s SEC Nomination Draws Strong Reactions
The appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chair, pending Senate confirmation, received predictably mixed reactions, with cryptocurrency a hot talking point on both sides.
TIFF Appoints 2 Managing Directors to Client CIO Group
Chris Bunzel and Anne Duggan will join from Partners Capital as co-heads of custom asset allocation.
Trump Nominates Former SEC Commissioner to Top Job
Paul Atkins will be put up to replace Gary Gensler, bringing SEC experience from a Republican administration and support for digital assets.
Andrew Sullivan Named Next CEO of Prudential Financial
Sullivan, who oversees PGIM, will succeed Charles F. Lowrey in the role.
WAMCO Appoints New CEO After Former CIO Charged With Fraud
Thomas Gahan will step up at Western Asset Management Co., effective immediately, while James Hirschman moves up to chairman.
HOOPP Names Annesley Wallace President, CEO
The appointment of Wallace to head the $80 billion Ontario health care pension is effective April 1.
Sargent McGowan Named CIO for Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory
McGowan was previously managing director and acting CIO of UVIMCO.
What Scott Bessent’s Appointment Means for Institutional Investors
The fund manager and former Soros CIO, set to be nominated as secretary of the treasury, has stated his intent to spur growth through deregulation and energy production.
WAMCO CIO Charged With Fraud
Ken Leech was hit with fraud charges by the SEC for allegedly favoring some client portfolios over others in a scheme by which he profited.
NBIM Boss Nicolai Tangen Will Seek Another 5-Year Term
Tangen has run the management company overseeing the $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund since 2020.
SEC Chair Gensler to Step Down January 20
After a 'robust rulemaking agenda,' Gensler's departure will coincide with President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Alberta Names Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper as AIMCo Board Chair
The Alberta government sacked the board and top executives of the fund earlier this month over cost concerns.