OCIO Industry Growth: Insights for Asset Owners
The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) industry is on the brink of substantial growth, fueled by rising interest from asset owners who…
Two-Phase Evaluation and OCIO Search Results in 50% Lower Fees for Energy Company’s Pension Plan
In order to fulfill their fiduciary duty to monitor ERISA service providers, an energy exploration and production company engaged North Pier to…
Volatile Markets, Growing Complexity Underscore Demand for OCIO (Pensions & Investments)
In his recent Special Report on CIO Outsourcing for Pensions & Investments, writer Palash Ghosh outlines why the demand for Outsourced Chief…
OCIO Focus: 2022 Outsourced Chief Investment Officer Positions and Trends
Markets remain highly volatile. The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has elevated the uncertainty to another level. As many of our…
5 Tips to Assess Your OCIO or Consultant Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The market volatility that has accompanied the Russia-Ukraine conflict has created dramatic swings in the equity and debt markets. While long-term investors…
OCIO Search Specialist Frank Szymanek Joins North Pier as Senior Search Consultant in New Chicago Office
North Pier Search Consulting is proud to announce the addition of Frank Szymanek to the firm as Senior Search Consultant. Based in…
OCIO Focus: How Are Viewpoints Evolving as We Move Through the Recovery?
The global economic recovery has gained traction in recent months. The quickening pace of vaccinations in the developed economies should inspire confidence…
Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg Live on Bloomberg TV
Yesterday Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg was live on Bloomberg TV discussing institutional investors’ appetite for emerging markets. “At North Pier, we deal…
OCIOs Can Improve Pension Plan Funding (PLANSPONSOR)
Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg recently spoke with PLANSPONSOR‘s Lee Barney on how plan sponsors should examine track records and operational qualifications when hiring an outsourced…
Healthcare Foundation OCIO RFP Case Study
Background North Pier was engaged to assist the trustees of a regional hospital review of the historical investment performance of their traditionally…