CFA Institute Appoints 4 New Members of Board of Governors
Marshall Bailey was appointed as chair of the governing body.
Newsmakers
Maryland Retirement Agency Hires Deputy CIO
Thomas Kim has joined the $67.7 billion Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.
Dave Zellner Appointed Executive Chair of FaithInvest
Zellner recently retired after 27 years as CIO of Wespath Benefits and Investments.
TMRS Appoints 3 New Private Market Leaders
Philip Hunter O’Brien, Amol Deshpande and Isidora Stankovic are joining the $40 billion Texas fund.
PSP Investments CIO van Gelderen Set to Depart
The investment chief since 2018 will step aside now, with his official departure set for October 1.
Ayesha Parra Appointed Global Head of Alternatives at Russell Investments
Parra will oversee the firm’s business strategy for its alternatives platform.
Nature Conservancy Seeking Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives
The investment executive will work on special projects for the $4 billion endowment.
NZ Super’s Jo Townsend Shares Stakeholder Update
The superannuation chief lays out the fund’s upcoming goals.
CPP Promotes New Chief Risk Officer
Priti Singh, the fund’s capital markets factor investing head, has been promoted to CRO, while Heather Tobin succeeds her.
Nuveen Names Saira Malik as Head of Equities, Fixed Income
The investment professional was already serving as the firm's CIO.
USC Biomedical Engineering Institute Seeks Investment Director
The Alfred E. Mann Institute at the University of Southern California aims to invest in biotech startups.
Nomination Deadline Extended for 2024 CIO Industry Innovation Awards
Submit nominations by Aug. 21 for asset owners, asset managers and service providers that are changing the industry for the better.
Kresge Foundation Seeking Investment Director
The Troy, Michigan-based foundation manages $4 billion in assets.
Former Hedge Fund Trader Sentenced for Role in Stock Manipulation Scheme
Canadian Colin Heatherington and a co-defendant were also ordered to pay a combined total of more than $215.8 million in restitution.