Searches And Hires
Southern Tribe Conducting Investment Manager Search

A Southern tribe has issued an RFP seeking a firm to handle its investment portfolio.

12.16.19
In The News
ESG Funds Draw SEC Scrutiny

Many investment firms have been touting new products as socially responsible. Now, regulators are scrutinizing some funds in an attempt to determine whether those claims are at odds with reality.

12.16.19
In The News
Managers Yield To Fee Demands From Institutions

U.S. institutional investors are consolidating their manager rosters in more commoditized, efficient markets strategies. As they reduce spending on this portion of their portfolio, they simultaneously increase spending on esoteric products that are more apt to attract excess returns.

12.16.19
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian University To Reduce Investments’ Carbon Footprint

A Canadian university will reduce the overall carbon footprint of its investment pool.

12.12.19
Surveys/Studies
Institutional Investors Worried, But Prepared For 2020 Market Conditions: Natixis

Institutional investors are increasingly worried about how their portfolio performance will be impacted by market conditions in 2020, according to a new survey from Natixis Investment Managers.

12.12.19
Alternatives Private Equity Announcements
Two Nonprofits Commit To Diverse VC Manager

Two nonprofits have committed to a diverse venture capital fund-of-funds manager that recently closed on a $42.5 million fund.

12.12.19
People Moves
Partners Capital Names New CEO

Arjun Raghavan will become ceo of Partners Capital by the end of 2020, the firm announced.

12.11.19
Searches And Hires
Western Higher Education System Searching For Consultant

A Western higher education system has issued an RFP for investment consultants for its retirement plans.

12.11.19
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southern College Extends Consultant Search Deadline

A Southern college has extended the deadline for proposals in its search for an investment consultant.

12.11.19
Searches And Hires
Midwestern University Forms Endowment To Handle Proceeds Of Utility System Public-Private Partnership Transaction

A Midwestern university formed an endowment to help manage the proceeds of a public-private utility partnership transaction at its board meeting this month.

12.11.19