Spark | 2Q2022
In this issue, gain insights on the macroeconomic environment, the impact of pandemic economics on currency trading and Mesirow’s culture and leadership.
Capital Markets Brief
Insights on key economic and market trends, and a close look at the municipal bond market, as global markets are responding to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
In It Together
In April 2022, President Natalie A. Brown appeared on the cover of The CEO Magazine and discussed the firm’s independent, entrepreneurial culture; strategic set of diverse, differentiated businesses; and longstanding commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and community engagement.
Pandemic Economics
Mesirow Currency Management explores the impact of different countries’ pandemic lockdown policies, underlying economies, population distributions and varying levels of vaccination rates to assess divergent movements in foreign exchange rates.
Inflation, interest rates and your pocketbook
Today, inflation continues at the highest rate since the early 80s and the Federal Reserve is taking action to combat it. Learn how this environment could affect your personal finances.
Leo Harmon on “Your Money Matters”
Mesirow Equity Management’s Leo Harmon, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, appeared on WGN Radio’s “Your Money Matters.” Leo discussed the macroeconomic environment, equity markets, and how Mesirow is guiding clients now.
Mesirow earns top score in 2022 HRC Corporate Equality Index
For the fourth consecutive year, Mesirow received a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
Leadership Communications
Letter to our community: Gun violence
Media Highlights
Forbes | June 17, 2022
Should Inheritance Be A Retirement Strategy?
401K Specialist | June 9, 2022
Broadridge Launches Multi-Account CIT Fund
MONEYAge | May 20, 2022
Asset Management Awards 2022 – winners announced
Real Estate Alert | May 3, 2022
IMT Buys Value-Added Atlanta Rentals (requires subscription)
Pensions & Investments | April 14, 2022
Louisiana Schools assigns up to $75 million to 2 alts funds
Bloomberg | March 31, 2022
Muni Bonds Close Worst Quarter Since 1980s Down more Than 6%
Financial Advisor | March 2, 2022
What’s the Value of a CFP Designation of Advisors?
Commercial Property Executive | February 15, 2022
Mesirow Financial Sells Amazon Facility for $326M
Chicago Tribune | February 8, 2022
With Chicago Bears Eyeing Move to Suburbs, Mayor Lightfoot Announces Group to Examine Future of Soldier Field and Lakefront Museum Campus (requires subscription)
Plastics News | February 1, 2022
Plastics M&A Market White-Hot Entering 2022
Pensions & Investments | January 21, 2022
Ann Arbor Employees Extends $10 Million to Mesirow (requires subscription)
Pensions & Investments | January 11, 2022
New Castle Picks Mesirow Financial for Private Equity (requires subscription)
S.E. Florida Daily News | January 10, 2022
Mesirow Selected to Join Farm Credit Dealer Group
Plastics News Kickstart | January 6, 2022
The e-Shopping Surge Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon (requires subscription)
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