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CalPERS: Notice of Intent to Award Contract to Creative Investment Research

May 31, 2019By WMC

Pursuant to Request for Proposal No. 2018-8402, the California Public Employees' Retirement System intends to award a contract for Portfolio Assistance (Non-Fiduciary) Investment Consulting Spring-Fed Pool 2020 to Creative Investment Research.

Is FedCoin, a US Government-issued cryptocurrency, feasible?

May 30, 2019By WMC

A "FedCoin" is government-issued digital currency. Today, Creative Investment Research issued a paper examining the possible traits, feasibility, and competitive advantages and weaknesses of a FedCoin relative to Bitcoin and the fiat US Dollar.

Diverse Perspective - Using Women and Minority Brokerage Firms

April-May, 2019By WMC

TEXPERS Pension Observer. April-May, 2019. Diverse Perspective - Using Women and Minority Brokerage Firms.

William Michael Cunningham on Opportunity Zones, Impact Investing & Blockchain at FPA Retreat

Aug 20, 2017By WMC

Discussed opportunity zones, blockchain technology & impact investing. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is the largest membership organization for Certified Financial Professionals (CFP®) in the United States.

New Bill Could Help Black Banks Raise Capital, Cut Costs, and Attract Black Investors

February, 2019By WMC

A new bill could help black banks raise more capital and boost small business lending in the African American community.

Maxine Waters Is No Wild-Eyed Radical

Aug 12, 2017By WMC

With the seating of the 116th Congress, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has taken control of the House Financial Services Committee, the House committee tasked with supervision of the banking industry and the Federal Reserve Board.