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PGIM Investments has launched the PGIM Wadhwani Systematic Absolute Return Fund, marking its entry into U.S. mutual funds with a proprietary quantitative global macro strategy. This fund aims to deliver long-term risk-adjusted total returns, targeting uncorrelated performance to conventional portfolios. With dynamic asset allocation, it invests in global equities, fixed income, and currencies, employing rigorous risk management to mitigate downside risk. The strategy responds to current market challenges, characterized by high stock valuations and low bond yields.

The Scion Group and PGIM Real Estate have completed a joint venture acquisition of two Class A student housing communities with 1,244 bedrooms. The properties, 'Verve' near Rutgers University and 'Aero on 24th' at the University of Florida, enhance Scion's presence in these prime markets. This strategic deal marks Scion’s fourth investment in the University of Florida market, signaling growth potential. The partnership aims to leverage Scion's extensive market experience to capitalize on robust fundamentals in the student housing sector.

PGIM Investments plans to close and liquidate three ETFs: the PGIM QMA Strategic Alpha Large-Cap Core ETF (PQLC), PGIM QMA Strategic Alpha Small-Cap Growth ETF (PQSG), and PGIM QMA Strategic Alpha Small-Cap Value ETF (PQSV). The last trading day for these ETFs will be October 4, 2021, with the final operations ceasing on October 12, 2021.

PGIM, under Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU), manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, ranking among the top asset managers globally.

PGIM, part of Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU), has appointed Linda Gibson as CEO of its rebranded PGIM Quantitative Solutions effective October 15. Gibson, with nearly 30 years in asset management, aims to enhance customized solutions for clients. The firm is also launching PGIM DC Solutions for retirement income, building on $214 billion in DC assets managed. This rebranding, effective September 28, reflects its integration with PGIM. Previous CEO Andrew Dyson steps down for personal reasons but will advise until March 2022.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) announced its sponsorship of the Curtain Up! event in Times Square, contributing $100,000 to the Black Theatre Coalition and The Actors Fund. The company also launched a free financial wellness hub to support Broadway's recovery after an 18-month pandemic shutdown. Prudential emphasizes the economic importance of Broadway, which generated $110 billion in economic activity pre-pandemic, and aims to aid the community's return to stability.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has entered a definitive agreement to sell a portion of its legacy variable annuity block to Fortitude Re for $2.2 billion. The transaction involves Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation and includes an all-cash purchase price of $1.5 billion. This deal reduces Prudential's exposure to traditional variable annuities, enhancing capital efficiency and aligns with its strategy for organic growth in protected outcome solutions. Following the transaction, Prudential will maintain service operations for these contracts without significant impact on its workforce.

PGIM Investments is launching two new funds: the PGIM Jennison NextGeneration Global Opportunities Fund and the PGIM Jennison International Small-Mid Cap Opportunities Fund. Managed by Jennison Associates, these funds target small and mid-cap companies globally and internationally. The investment strategy seeks early access to innovative growth companies in sectors like technology and healthcare. PGIM's existing funds boast strong performance, with over $8.7 billion in assets for the Global Opportunities Fund and $5.2 billion for the International Opportunities Fund.

PGIM Fixed Income, part of Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU), announced senior leadership changes effective January 1, 2022. John Vibert will become president, transitioning from head of Securitized Products. Craig Dewling and Gregory Peters will assume co-CIO roles, taking over from Michael Lillard. The appointments underscore PGIM's growth in assets, having increased threefold over the past decade, and aim to enhance its investment performance and service. PGIM Fixed Income manages $954 billion in assets as of June 30, 2021.