Emerging/Diverse Managers
NACUBO Responds To Congress’ Call For Increased Endowment Mgmt. Diversity

The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) “is keenly focused on the importance of diversity in asset management positions, as well as diversity in the business officer profession as a whole,” according to a letter from President and CEO Susan Whealler Johnston in response to a letter from six members of Congress that requested the association take a closer look at diversity in endowment management.

10.24.19
5 Questions
5 Questions With Geri Melchiorre, Director of Investments, University of Illinois

Geri Melchiorre is the director of investments for the $731 million University of Illinois. She took the time to take part of FIN News’ new 5 question feature.

10.24.19
Fixed-Income
Southern Organization Shuffles Fixed-Income Portfolio

A Southern organization adjusted its fixed-income portfolio earlier this year.

10.24.19
Real Estate
California Commission Makes Hire To Determine Viability Of Real Estate Investing

A California land commission made a hire in its search for assistance in analyzing the risks and benefits associated with investing in real estate for its investment portfolio.

10.17.19
People Moves
Investment Consultant Appoints Senior Positions

An investment consulting firm has made two hires and promoted one team member.

10.17.19
Industry News Emerging/Diverse Managers Announcements
Congress Calls On NACUBO To Increase Diversity Among Asset Managers

Members of Congress are calling on the National Association of College and University Business Officers to help increase diversity among college and university endowment managers, according to an announcement.

10.17.19
Industry News
Fisher Investments Clients Reviewing Firm Following Founder Remarks

Foundation and endowment clients of Fisher Investments will review their investments in light of comments made by Founder and Co-CIO Ken Fisher last week.

10.17.19
Surveys/Studies
ESG Adoption Growing, Broadening Across U.S. Institutional Landscape: Survey

Adoption of environmental, social and governance factors into the investment decision framework is a growing trend in the U.S. institutional landscape, and one that adopters are beginning to spread beyond traditional equity strategies, a recent survey shows.

10.17.19
People Moves
West Coast College Names COO

A West Coast college has named a coo, effective Jan. 1.

10.16.19
People Moves
Western Community Foundation Adds New Finance Head

A community foundation in the West recently hired an executive v.p. of finance and operations from another Western community foundation.

10.16.19