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November 2, 2017
Inflation Expectations Impact Pension Plans as Fed Continues Balancing Act

Markets continue to anticipate muted inflation, and the Federal Reserve to contemplate rate hike in December.

Philadelphia Pension to Divest Private Prison Stocks

Board votes to liquidate $1.2 million worth of stock in three private prison companies.

Philadelphia Pension to Divest Private Prison Stocks
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Brown University Posts 19.6% Fiscal Year Return
Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech
Cresset Capital Names Joe Zidle as Chief Market Strategist
San Diego Seeks CIO
Octagon Credit Investors Names Investor Relations Head
SPONSORED BY PIMCO
Investing in Alternative Risk Premia: A Guide for Practitioners

In pursuit of returns and diversification, growing numbers of investors are turning to alternative risk premia (ARP) strategies, which offer access to well-known sources of excess return potential – such as value, carry and momentum.

Illinois TRS Earns 12.6% in FY2017

However, unfunded status grows as fund continues ‘treading water.’

Illinois TRS Earns 12.6% in FY2017
In Depth: CIO Roundtable

Investors talk about challenges, product gaps, and innovative strategies for scaling sustainable investments.

In Depth: CIO Roundtable
SPONSORED BY Franklin Templeton Investments
Opportunities in Emerging Market Local Currency Bonds

EMs currently account for more than half of the world’s GDP and around two-thirds of GDP growth—that economic share is only expected to rise as EMs are projected to grow faster than developed markets (DMs) in upcoming years.

Class of 2017 Forty Under Forty Series: Kevin Smith

“In the family office space for 8 years, he has a very strong network and a wide range of capabilities on the investing side in both direct investments as well as allocations.”

Class of 2017 Forty Under Forty Series: Kevin Smith
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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