Samuels: NEPC's diligence framework uses 265 questions and data points
Sarah Samuels · Sarah Samuels – Framework and Rigor at NEPC (Capital Allocators, EP.264) · Aug 1, 2022 · at 26:53
Sarah Samuels, Head of Investment Manager Research at NEPC, explains how NEPC structures manager evaluation.
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“These 265 questions, data points that we calculate are guideposts for our diligence.”
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