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Record keepers hit by revenue decline

By Doug Halonen

Record-keeping revenue for defined contribution plans took a major hit during 2008, plummeting about 30%, according to a survey by NEPC.

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Hedge fund managers make it three quarters in a row of upside

Hedge fund managers retained their gains and posted respectable returns for the third straight quarter. All 22 of the hedge fund and fund-of-funds strategies tracked by Morningstar Inc. turned in positive average performance for the three months ended Sept. 30.

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McGuire adds research duties at Hammond

Carla C. McGuire, who joined investment consultant Hammond Associates in March as principal of CIO services, is taking on the additional title of director of research.

By Douglas Appell

Oklahoma PERS taps Tillberg as CIO

Brad Tillberg was named CIO of the $5.8 billion Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System.

By Timothy Inklebarger

LCG Associates promotes 3

Three executives were promoted at consulting firm LCG Associates Inc.

By Rob Kozlowski
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  • The worst of both 7 of 10
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  • In the long run we're all dead ... 10 of 10

International

U.K. newspaper scheme selects consultant, actuary

Midland Independent Newspapers Pension Scheme, Birmingham, England, hired JLT Benefit Solutions as investment consultant and actuary.

By Drew Carter    

Consultant, adviser on North Yorkshire radar

North Yorkshire County Council Pension Fund, Northallerton, England, issued RFPs for an investment consultant and an independent investment adviser.

By Thao Hua    

Hymans Robertson names managing partner

James Entwisle was named managing partner at Hymans Robertson.

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Emerging Markets Webcast

Tuesday, November 9, 2009

Cynthia Steer of Rogers Casey and George Hoguet from SSGA discuss the new asset class of choice - Emerging Markets

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Featured Web Seminars

Join Northern Trust experts in a conversation about monitoring and managing alternative asset risk in the context of today's market volatility and challenging liquidity environment.

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December 2, 2009 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Securities lending has emerged from the credit crisis with renewed focus on transparency and risk. Following increased review by regulators, the industry is preparing for further changes.

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Working the angles: Face to face with Roger Gray

The new CIO of USS discusses his plan to boost the pension fund's allocation to hedge funds and other alternative investments, taking cash out of public equities to fund the move to a "more liability-aware stance and a more diversified asset allocation."

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