Announcements
New England University Provides Update On Endowment Transition To Greenhouse Gas Neutrality

A university in New England has reduced its overall exposure to fossil fuels to less than 2% of its endowment as part of its initiative to transition its portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

03.04.21
Asset Study/Review
Southern University Increases U.S. Equity Allocation; Adds PE, Absolute Return Investments

A university in the South increased its domestic equity target last year at the expense of its international equity, absolute return and long/short allocations.

03.04.21
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University Pledges To Downsize Fossil Fuel Exposures

A university based in the Mid-Atlantic region agreed to significantly reduce its investments with fossil fuel companies within its endowment last week.

03.04.21
All-Cap
Midwest 529 Plan Adds ESG Equity Fund Option

A 529 plan based in the Midwest has added a socially responsible domestic all-cap equity fund as an investment option.

03.04.21
People Moves
Regnan Hires Two Sustainable Fund Mgrs.

Regnan, a responsible investment management business affiliated with J O Hambro Capital Management, has hired two fund managers to handle a sustainability global equity strategy.

03.04.21
People Moves
Northern Trust Announces Wealth Management Leadership Changes

Northern Trust has announced several leadership changes to its wealth management business.

03.04.21
Surveys/Studies
Healthcare Systems Should Reset Investment Outlook Amidst Low Bond Yields, Muted Returns: Report

Healthcare systems should reset investment expectations as the outlook for their diversified portfolios appears challenged despite many successfully navigating the most difficult financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent research.  

03.04.21
People Moves
West Coast Foundation Seeks Investment Officer

A foundation based on the West Coast is looking to hire an investment officer to support the management of its endowment and serve as a strategic advisor on investment decisions.

03.04.21
Alternatives
Wellington Management Adds Senior Investors To Private Market Sustainable Investing Team

Wellington Management has hired two senior investors for its private market sustainable investing team, the firm announced.

03.04.21
Daily Feed
Southern Foundation Seeks Budget, Investments Director

A foundation in the South searching for a director of budget and investments to oversee its cash and investments.

03.04.21