In The News
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates By Half Percentage Point

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by a half percentage point on Tuesday morning, delivering a booster shot to stem potential economic disruptions from the spreading coronavirus epidemic.

03.03.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
New Jersey University Foundation Issues Investment Consultant RFP

A New Jersey university foundation has issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant to oversee its endowment.

03.03.20
In The News
Activist Investor Robbins Closing His Firm

Activist investor Clifton S. Robbins is closing his firm, the latest high-profile veteran to exit the hedge-fund business. His motivation appears to be different from his rivals, however.

02.28.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Investing In Diversity: HBCUs Discuss Aligning Mission With Endowments

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), representing more than $2 billion in endowment assets, have the opportunity to raise awareness and bring change to the underrepresentation of diverse-owned investment managers in the approximately $70 trillion asset management industry, allocators and industry experts said.

02.27.20
In The News
Swensen Reaffirms Climate Change As A Guiding Factor In Yale’s Investment Policy

David Swensen, Yale University’s chief investment officer, this week underscored the importance of environmental sustainability in the university’s investment choices.

02.20.20
In The News
REITs Still Attractive To Investors, But Opportunities In The Midwest Limited

As client portfolio manager for Des Moines, Iowa-based Principal Global Investors, Todd Kellenberger understands what good investments REITs can be. And in 2020? He expects a good year for REITs once again.

02.20.20
In The News
How Much Are Most Colleges Paying in Endowment Tax?

Colleges and universities generally aren’t happy about the endowment tax, but many are paying less than the tens of millions of dollars reported by the country’s wealthiest universities, a review finds.

02.18.20
Alternatives
Health Plans Should Diversify Portfolios To Reduce Risk, Enhance Returns: White Paper

A global consulting firm suggests healthcare organizations “with the appropriate appetite” diversify away from U.S. Treasury bonds and invest in opportunistic credit funds, private debt and hedge funds to reduce risk and enhance return, according to a recent white paper.

02.13.20
Conference Coverage
Behavioral Risk Must Factor Into Investment Management: Panel

Group think, herd mentality and confirmation bias are three key behavioral issues that can impact investment committees, according to panelists during the Resilience: Creating the All-Weather Portfolio session.

02.13.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
New England University Wraps Up Investment Manager Search

A New England-based university wrapped up its search for an investment manager to handle its investment portfolio in the fourth quarter.

02.13.20