Real Assets
Southern University Makes Private Real Assets Commitments, Swaps Public Real Asset Mgrs.

A university in the South approved private real assets commitments within its endowment and replaced a public real assets manager within a separate investment pool at its investment committee meeting last week.

06.10.21
MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic University To Divest From Some Fossil Fuel Sectors As Part Of Net-Zero Goals

A university in the Mid-Atlantic region will divest from companies that are involved in the thermal coal and tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry and set a target date to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within its investment portfolio.

06.10.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Midwest Foundation Considering Adding Diversity Lens To IPS

A foundation based in the Midwest is looking to add a diversity lens to its investment policy as part of its broader mission-related investment strategy.

06.10.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Institutional Investors Commit To Venture Capital Fund

A Latina-led venture capital manager recently closed its oversubscribed third fund, which includes capital from prominent institutional investors.

06.10.21
Industry News
Mid-Atlantic University Seeks Associate Operations Director

A university in the Mid-Atlantic region is seeking an associate director of investment operations to assist with oversight of the day-to-day execution of its investment operations.

06.10.21
People Moves
Mid-Atlantic University Names New V.P. For Finance

A university in the Mid-Atlantic region named a new v.p. for finance and administration and treasurer in the first quarter.

06.10.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Hirtle Callaghan Snags Abbot Downing Team To Lead New Offices

Outsourced cio Hirtle Callaghan has hired a seven-member team to lead new offices in Minneapolis and Scottsdale, Ariz., the firm announced.

06.10.21
People Moves
Altrinsic Names Corporate Development & Strategy Head

Altrinsic Global Advisors has appointed a head of corporate development and strategy to oversee all aspects of its business strategy, development, client experience, product management and other organizational initiatives in the newly created role.

06.10.21
People Moves
Ninety One Hires Sustainable Equity PM

Ninety One has hired a portfolio manager for its thematic equity team

06.10.21
People Moves
Midwest University Names New CFO

A university based in the Midwest has hired a new v.p. for finance and administration and cfo to oversee its finances, business operations and manage its endowment.

06.10.21