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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Get instant answers, download data and use it on the go!</p>\n<p>Supported by CEM Database with cost and performance data from more than 400 active participating pension plan sponsors having more than $10 trillion assets under management.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\"/dashboard-request\" button_text=\"Request a Demo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlj49aNpIOQ\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How Our Clients Use The Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Demonstrate Value for Money to Stakeholders</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your investment costs and staffing levels are reasonable. 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Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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Get instant answers, download data and use it on the go!</p>\n<p>Supported by CEM Database with cost and performance data from more than 400 active participating pension plan sponsors having more than $10 trillion assets under management.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\"/dashboard-request\" button_text=\"Request a Demo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlj49aNpIOQ\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How Our Clients Use The Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Demonstrate Value for Money to Stakeholders</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your investment costs and staffing levels are reasonable. Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. 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Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. 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Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Others have used our reports and research to migrate to a more effective cost structure by changing implementation styles. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Support for Changes to Investment Programs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Our report provides external validation of what others are doing, which can be invaluable when trying to get buy in from your stakeholders to make changes to your investment programs. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; align-content: initial;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Setting Performance Targets</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> What is top quartile value added by asset class? 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. 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Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. Others have used our reports and research to migrate to a more effective cost structure by changing implementation styles. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Support for Changes to Investment Programs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Our report provides external validation of what others are doing, which can be invaluable when trying to get buy in from your stakeholders to make changes to your investment programs. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; align-content: initial;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Setting Performance Targets</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> What is top quartile value added by asset class? Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Get instant answers, download data and use it on the go!</p>\n<p>Supported by CEM Database with cost and performance data from more than 400 active participating pension plan sponsors having more than $10 trillion assets under management.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\"/dashboard-request\" button_text=\"Request a Demo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlj49aNpIOQ\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How Our Clients Use The Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Demonstrate Value for Money to Stakeholders</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your investment costs and staffing levels are reasonable. Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. Others have used our reports and research to migrate to a more effective cost structure by changing implementation styles. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Support for Changes to Investment Programs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Our report provides external validation of what others are doing, which can be invaluable when trying to get buy in from your stakeholders to make changes to your investment programs. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; align-content: initial;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Setting Performance Targets</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> What is top quartile value added by asset class? Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Validate</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Introducing CEM Dashboard\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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Get instant answers, download data and use it on the go!</p>\n<p>Supported by CEM Database with cost and performance data from more than 400 active participating pension plan sponsors having more than $10 trillion assets under management.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\"/dashboard-request\" button_text=\"Request a Demo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlj49aNpIOQ\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How Our Clients Use The Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Demonstrate Value for Money to Stakeholders</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your investment costs and staffing levels are reasonable. Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. Others have used our reports and research to migrate to a more effective cost structure by changing implementation styles. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Support for Changes to Investment Programs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Our report provides external validation of what others are doing, which can be invaluable when trying to get buy in from your stakeholders to make changes to your investment programs. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; align-content: initial;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Setting Performance Targets</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> What is top quartile value added by asset class? Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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Get instant answers, download data and use it on the go!</p>\n<p>Supported by CEM Database with cost and performance data from more than 400 active participating pension plan sponsors having more than $10 trillion assets under management.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\"/dashboard-request\" button_text=\"Request a Demo\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_video src=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlj49aNpIOQ\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How Our Clients Use The Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Demonstrate Value for Money to Stakeholders</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your investment costs and staffing levels are reasonable. Clients often cite our benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Plan for Change and Growth</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> How much will it cost and how many FTE will you need to move into a new asset class or implementation style? How will costs and FTE change as you grow? </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Manage and Reduce Costs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Many have successfully negotiated lower fees and costs with managers and custodians. 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Which asset classes are the most and least efficient? </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||195px|||\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How It Works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Measure\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our methodology and rigorous data cleaning by our team of analysts ensure like-for-like comparisons of costs, risk and performance</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Improve\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"|0px|0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Insights gained from CEM analysis and research helps you to optimize your performance and manage your costs.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works.png\" title_text=\"how it works\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Compare\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>You get a comprehensive benchmarking report that compares your returns, value added, risk, costs and FTE to a peer group customize for you and your country universe.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"8px|||||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\"Learn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Understand where and why you are different from your peers. Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Others have used our reports and research to migrate to a more effective cost structure by changing implementation styles. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Support for Changes to Investment Programs</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> Our report provides external validation of what others are doing, which can be invaluable when trying to get buy in from your stakeholders to make changes to your investment programs. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; align-content: initial;\">\n<h4 class=\" benefits-subheading\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Setting Performance Targets</span></h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\" style=\"font-size: small;\"> What is top quartile value added by asset class? 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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_builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016 </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>• The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Investment Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" 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For us high data integrity is non-negotiable.</p>\n<p>Our data strategy is built upon the core data principles shared below. These interconnected principles are our north star and, as such, guide all of our efforts. The principles are owned by our internal data governance committee and revisited at least annually.</p>\n<p>Our execution is based on three pillars: industry standards called the Global Reporting Principles (GRP), assessment of data integrity by institutional investor, and investments in our team and internal processes. CEM has an expert team with over 30 years of experience, employing custom systems and processes to identify to rectify data issues and ensure high-quality data for our institutional investors. We also actively seek client input, so that we can improve our practices.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincplesSwirl.png\" title_text=\"dataPrincplesSwirl\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>Our data integrity efforts are based on the following interconnected principles:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Completeness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>While our preference is that all data is provided by institutional investors, we recognize that this is not always possible. To be included in the CEM database, the data must be unambiguous. We must be able to interpret the information provided with context. Where we have incomplete data sets, we observe the following:</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||-10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We treat incomplete data as missing, rather than as zero or non-existent. Only where needed, we enrich the data.</li>\n<li>We only construct benchmarks from complete, known, and relevant data points that do not require enrichment.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Comparability</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We present all data and insights in a consistent context, across all key dimensions of comparison. Where there are unavoidable differences, we call them out.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Accuracy</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We validate all data using a combination of our proprietary tools and expertise. If in our professional judgment specific data points are not of sufficient quality, we do not use them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Confidentiality</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We ensure that individual non-public data cannot be read nor derived from publicly available CEM materials or CEM reporting, current nor legacy. Any non-public, client identifiable information that is shared is only done so with explicit client consent.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Providence</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">While we encourage client commentary, we hold ultimate decision rights on the structure of our analyses and application of data within them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Timeliness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We provide insights on a timely basis, corresponding with the provision of the data from a client and its peers. We take all necessary steps to provide reliable delivery dates.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Transparency</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We disclose all areas where we have enhanced and/or enriched data, including providing a summary of the approaches, and the sources of the data used for the enhancement/enrichment.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Security</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We take industry-standard precautions to ensure all data is protected from potential threats. If/when there is an incident, we act with pace, discipline, and open communication.</div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">These principles are owned by CEM’s Data Governance Committee, which comprises a group of CEM’s senior leaders and data experts. They are reviewed at least once a year.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Living our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We proactively action our data principles through:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Global Reporting Principles for the Investment Industry</li>\n<li>Data Integrity Scores for Individual Institutional Investors</li>\n<li>Processes &amp; Experience for CEM Team Members</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-46px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Below, we dive into each application separately.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investor Industry</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">In 2022, we undertook a multi-year effort to create CEM’s Global Reporting Principles (GRP). These principles were launched in 2024.</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Prior to creating GRP, we observed that standards and templates exist in specific countries, like Australia, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the global institutional investment industry lacked a single consistent set of principles that span performance, cost, and timing. We worked with seven leading global pension funds to create these principles. The complete list of GRP principles can be found <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/globalReportingPrinciples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">CEM’s Global Reporting Principles will evolve over time. The release schedule was designed to allow for both feedback from market participants as well as for institutional investors to develop the systems, data, and personnel to action. The future releases, currently slated for 2026 and 2029, are shared <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesModules.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">The elements of GRP that pertain to public reporting have been connected to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark. This benchmark assesses the efficacy of the public reporting funds in fifteen countries against four factors: Performance, Cost, Responsible Investing, and Governance. More details on the GPTB can be found <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Finally, we periodically do bespoke research on data-quality related topics for the benefit of the industry. Our most recent piece – on data integrity in Pension Administration – can be found here <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-24-Pension-Administration-Data-Quality-Research.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investors</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>For over 30 years, institutional investors globally have provided fund cost, performance, and structure data to CEM. We carefully assess the quality of the data provided, using a combination of data rules and deep expertise. More detail on the process is available in the “our team” section.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>In 2024, we started quantitatively assessing the quality of the data provided by each CEM-defined benefit pension fund client. We assess each client’s data set using the following rubric and provide a summary of the performance data, cost data and timeliness. Institutional investors are invited to review the data scorecard and make improvements. The data assessment is being beta-tested in 2024. An example of a scorecard can be found </span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesScorecard.html\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Our Team</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>CEM’s data principles have been connected directly to our systems, processes, and training. Here are the seven steps our team takes to validate the data:</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7steps.jpg\" title_text=\"CEM’s data principles: 7 steps\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Finally, we retain a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct an annual information security assessment on our systems and processes. 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