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February 17, 2021
‘Forever’ Investor Buffett Ditches Stocks He Just Bought

Oracle’s Berkshire sells Barrick Gold and Pfizer, and expands Chevron stake despite his green leanings.

‘Forever’ Investor Buffett Ditches Stocks He Just Bought
Private Equity Firms Expect Wave of M&As in Second Half of 2021

The increased pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and the specter of a capital gains hike are expected to spur activity.

Private Equity Firms Expect Wave of M&As in Second Half of 2021
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Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech
CPP Investments Partners With AT&T, GIP on Fiber Joint Venture
Barings Appoints Asset-Based Finance Head
Octagon Credit Investors Names Investor Relations Head
San Diego Seeks CIO
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Distressed Credit Opportunities on the Rise

Liquidity issues and other business risks could prompt a wave of defaults and restructurings, in turn creating fertile ground for opportunistic investing in distressed credit. Read more.

Heads of GPB Capital, Related Firm Indicted in Alleged Private Equity Fraud

Three men tied to the company could face 20 years in prison for allegedly misrepresenting the source of funds used for distribution payments.

Heads of GPB Capital, Related Firm Indicted in Alleged Private Equity Fraud
US Corporate Pension Funded Ratio Climbs to 89.8% in January

An increase in discount rates boosted the funded levels of the 100 largest corporate pension plans by $39 billion.

US Corporate Pension Funded Ratio Climbs to 89.8% in January
Veteran Series: Mansco Perry—A Curious Mind

One of most highly regarded investment chiefs in public pensions, Perry continues to keep a cool head during turbulent times.

Veteran Series: Mansco Perry—A Curious Mind
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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