Trends
New England University Adopts Ethical Investment Principles

The board of trustees of a university in New England recently approved a new set of ethical investment principles to guide the institution’s decisions concerning companies producing fossil fuels within its endowment.

04.22.21
Searches And Hires
Southern University Extends Discretionary Manager RFP Deadline

A university in the South has extended the deadline for proposals in its search for a firm to provide discretionary investment management services for an internally managed investment portfolio.

04.22.21
Industry News
Northeast Foundation Seeks Associate For Investment Team

A foundation in the Northeast is searching for an investment associate to assist in the oversight of its investment portfolio and be involved in all steps of the investment review and decision-making process.

04.22.21
Industry News
Western Foundation Searching For Associate

A Western foundation is searching for an investment associate to help invest and manage its investment portfolio, while being involved in all aspects of the investment process.

04.22.21
People Moves
New England University Names Next CIO

A university in New England has named its next cio to head its investment office and oversee its endowment following a search for the position.

04.16.21
People Moves
Two Northern Trust Regional Presidents To Retire

Two wealth management presidents serving the Midwest are retiring from Northern Trust, the firm announced.

04.14.21
Surveys/Studies
Investors Expected To Increase Allocations To Cryptocurrencies, Study Shows Long-Term Benefits

Professional investors are expected to increase their exposure to alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies over the next two years, according to a new study.

04.14.21
ESG
BlackRock Hires Global Sustainability Head

BlackRock has hired a global head of BlackRock Sustainable Investing to lead the sustainable investing platform and its global initiative to help clients create more sustainable, resilient investment portfolios.

04.14.21
People Moves
New England College Seeks Investment Operations Manager

A college based in New England is looking to hire a manager of investment operations for its $1 billion endowment.

04.14.21
Alternatives
Southern University Approves PE, RE Commitments; Makes Changes To Equity, FI  Mgrs.

A university in the South approved commitments to private equity and real estate funds within its endowment and changes to the public equity and fixed-income managers within its endowment and operating pools at its investment committee meeting last week.

04.14.21