Randy Diamond

Randy Diamond is a reporter at our sister publication Pensions & Investments covering global asset management, investor activism, ESG investing and the two largest pension plans in the US: CalPERS and CalSTRS. His LinkedIn profile.

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Dimensional Fund Advisors' David Booth replaced by Dave Butler as co-CEO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 22, 2017
Dimensional Fund Advisors' David Booth replaced by Dave Butler as co-CEO

Dave Butler was appointed co-CEO at Dimensional Fund Advisors, replacing David Booth, the firm's founder, who will remain executive chairman, the company announced Wednesday.

Pimco on the mend but still feeling impact of Gross exit a year later
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 07, 2015
Pimco on the mend but still feeling impact of Gross exit a year later

The Newport Beach, Calif., firm's net assets were $1.15T on June 30, down 21% from Sept. 30, 2014, just days after the Bond King left after clashes with portfolio managers and senior management over investment results.

Gibson Smith, Janus fixed income CIO, to leave in March 2016
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2015
Gibson Smith, Janus fixed income CIO, to leave in March 2016

Manager who helped build the firm's fundamental fixed-income business, didn't manage Bill Gross.

CalPERs paid $3.4B in private equity fees since 1990; earned $24.4B in net gains
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2015
CalPERs paid $3.4B in private equity fees since 1990; earned $24.4B in net gains

Lack of data has been a flashpoint for a national debate over the amount of fees paid to private equity managers, given the risks and illiquidity.

ETF scrutiny continues after chaos of Aug. 24 but little consensus emerging on solutions
INVESTING ETFS NOV 18, 2015
ETF scrutiny continues after chaos of Aug. 24 but little consensus emerging on solutions

Stability of funds in volatile markets remains a concern for investors and regulators.

RS Investments on the block, five firms in the running
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2015
RS Investments on the block, five firms in the running

Money managers DoubleLine Capital, Victory Capital Management, Virtus Investment Partners, Ridgeworth Investments and private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners slated to place bids Friday.

Janus Capital inflows slow but CEO Weil points to positive trend
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2015
Janus Capital inflows slow but CEO Weil points to positive trend

Investors added $200 million in the second quarter, down from $1.1 billion in the prior period.

Pimco's CIO for global equities, Maisonneuve, leaving after less than two years
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2015
Pimco's CIO for global equities, Maisonneuve, leaving after less than two years

Executive to leave after helping liquidate three active stock strategies at the firm

Institutional investors warming up to ETFs
INVESTING ETFS APR 24, 2015
Institutional investors warming up to ETFs

Popularity of active strategies by pensions and endowments limiting use but more coming on board.

Principal hires Pimco exec to run new ETF business
INVESTING ETFS MAR 10, 2015
Principal hires Pimco exec to run new ETF business

Paul Kim to build and develop the strategy but whether firm plans to launch exchange-traded funds remains to be seen.