Pension fund investment in infrastructure

Venture Capital Firm Seeking To Cure Lack of Capital For Diverse Entrepreneurs Fulfills Dreams

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recent attacks on venture funds and philanthropists seeking to create more diverse women and minority entrepreneurs, such as the Fearless Fund lawsuit (https://www.ajc.com/news/business/breaking-appeals-court-pauses-atlanta-...), may find support in a recent announcement.

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  • "We've been at the forefront of breaking down barriers in bias, racism, and prejudice in access to capital for years...".
  • "Unfortunately, less than 1% of all private equity assets under management focused on small business buyout", Eric Taylor, CEO Trident."
  • With support from JP Morgan Chase, Trident, a buyout firm, the Trident American Dreams Fellowship is a philanthropic effort to advance wealth creation for minority professionals, independent sponsors, and operating partners (or ISOPs).
  • Diamond Ventures ( http://www.dvfcap.com ) operates to provide capital formation and financial advisory services to socially economic, disadvantaged, and underserved firms.

Quinbrook Oversubscribed for Renewables Impact Fund

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners ("Quinbrook"), a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to deliver the energy transition, has held a final close of the UK focused Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund (“QRIF”, or the “Fund”).

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  • Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners ("Quinbrook"), a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to deliver the energy transition, has held a final close of the UK focused Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund (“QRIF”, or the “Fund”).
  • Quinbrook raised GBP 620 million of investor commitments to QRIF’s strategy, substantially exceeding the QRIF’s initial GBP 500 million target.
  • “Select UK power infrastructure assets can have valuable diversifier benefits to portfolio investments which are strongly correlated to GDP.
  • The differentiated strategy and the sheer scale of impact the Fund seeks to have in the UK market has proven highly attractive to QRIF’s institutional investors,” Rory Quinlan, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Quinbrook.

HAMILTON LANE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CHANGES

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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"We are delighted to strengthen Hamilton Lane's leadership team with a group of long-tenured, experienced professionals who bring innovative perspectives, strategic insights and a forward-looking, global mindset to our firm," said Hamilton Lane CEO Mario Giannini.

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  • "We are delighted to strengthen Hamilton Lane's leadership team with a group of long-tenured, experienced professionals who bring innovative perspectives, strategic insights and a forward-looking, global mindset to our firm," said Hamilton Lane CEO Mario Giannini.
  • Andrew (Drew) Schardt will become a Vice Chairman of Hamilton Lane, while retaining his role as Head of Investment Strategy.
  • His leadership mandate will include seeking new opportunities to build on Hamilton Lane's success and continue to expand its credit platform.
  • The most recent senior leadership changes follow Hamilton Lane's appointment in May of Andrea Kramer as Chief Operating Officer.

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund Announces a First Quarter Distribution: 9.25% Annual Rate for IPO Investors

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Average annual total return of a share of the Fund’s common stock at NAV for the period since inception of Fund Investment operations through the period noted includes the 4.50% sales load assessed to IPO investors.

Key Points: 
  • Average annual total return of a share of the Fund’s common stock at NAV for the period since inception of Fund Investment operations through the period noted includes the 4.50% sales load assessed to IPO investors.
  • Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing.
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.
  • Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Partners Capital Announces Promotion of Two Partners and Four Managing Directors

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Partners Capital manages over $45B1 of assets on behalf of endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe.

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  • Partners Capital manages over $45B1 of assets on behalf of endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe.
  • At the Managing Director level, Partners Capital announces the promotion of three client CIOs based in Boston – Anne Duggan, Leslie Fitzgerald, Sam Hufton – as well as the promotion of Dr. Michael Viehs, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, based in London.
  • Partners Capital's global leadership team now stands at 20 global Partners and 15 Managing Directors.
  • "We are incredibly excited to continue growing the next generation of leaders at Partners Capital", said Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital.

Partners Capital Announces Promotion of Two Partners and Four Managing Directors

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Partners Capital manages over $45B1 of assets on behalf of endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Partners Capital manages over $45B1 of assets on behalf of endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe.
  • At the Managing Director level, Partners Capital announces the promotion of three client CIOs based in Boston – Anne Duggan, Leslie Fitzgerald, Sam Hufton – as well as the promotion of Dr. Michael Viehs, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, based in London.
  • Partners Capital's global leadership team now stands at 20 global Partners and 15 Managing Directors.
  • "We are incredibly excited to continue growing the next generation of leaders at Partners Capital", said Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital.

NexPoint Is Named One of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec.12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint , a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, was recognized in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management Awards .

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  • DALLAS, Dec.12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint , a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, was recognized in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management Awards .
  • "We are honored to be named by Pensions and Investments as a top firm where professionals want to work in money management," says Lucy Bannon, Chief Communications Officer at NexPoint.
  • "Pensions & Investments is proud to honor the Best Places to Work in Money Management for the 11th year.
  • For a complete list of the 2022 Pensions & Investments' Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to www.pionline.com/BPTW2022 .

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund Announces a Special Fourth Quarter Distribution

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Funds investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income.

Key Points: 
  • A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Funds investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income.
  • You should not draw any conclusions about the Funds investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the Funds distribution policy.
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.
  • Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund Announces Fourth Quarter Distribution: 9.25% Annual Rate for IPO Investors

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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Average annual total return of a share of the Funds common stock at NAV for the period since inception of Fund Investment operations through the period noted includes the 4.50% sales load assessed to IPO investors.

Key Points: 
  • Average annual total return of a share of the Funds common stock at NAV for the period since inception of Fund Investment operations through the period noted includes the 4.50% sales load assessed to IPO investors.
  • As portfolio and market conditions change, the rate of dividends on the shares and the Funds distribution policy could change.
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.
  • Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

AustralianSuper boosts New York office with senior private markets appointments

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AustralianSuper, Australia's largest pension fund, has boosted its New York office with several major new hires as it targets increasing its exposure to US markets.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AustralianSuper, Australia's largest pension fund, has boosted its New York office with several major new hires as it targets increasing its exposure to US markets.
  • Joining the AustralianSuper team are:
    Jennie Rose Senior Investment Director, Private Debt, who joins most recently from Barings' infrastructure debt team with over 20 years' experience in private debt markets.
  • Aaron Witte Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, and Dominic Borrasch Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, who both join the Fund from leading boutique private equity manager SwanCap Partners.
  • The New York office is primarily focussed on investing in private markets and aims to have almost 100 colleagues within three years.