Take a moment to read this article discussing the need for Black Asset Managers. Touching on the legislation, national public policy firms and others looking to create diversity in the industry, trade associations like NASP and other like-minded organizations are at the forefront of that fight.

Read more here: https://atlantatribune.com/2022/05/12/black-asset-managers-and-the-fight-for-investment-capital/

Meet California’s 101 Top Founders in the Consulting space including NASP member Tracy Gray and her frim “The 22 Fund”.

Read more on this topic here: https://beststartup.us/meet-californias-101-top-founders-in-the-consulting-space-7/

Moody’s is excited to introduce Creating Opportunities for Racial Equity (CORE), evolving how we engage, empower and invest in our diverse customers and underserved communities. During our first CORE event, you’ll hear from an expert group of panelists, who will share insights about the positive impact on diverse communities when emerging managers and diverse businesses access capital to grow and scale their businesses.

NASP would like to wish Shaundrawn Thomas much success in his new venture, exiting as President of Northern Trust Asset Management on June 1. Mr. Thomas will be working to co-found a diverse-owned and led business that will provide debt and equity solutions to privately held U.S. companies.

We wish him much success in his new endeavor.

Read more here: https://www.pionline.com/money-management/northern-trusts-shundrawn-thomas-leaving-start-new-venture