People Moves
Midwest University Names Next CIO

The university promoted its deputy cio to lead its investment office as its investment head is set to retire after more than two decades of service.

01.03.24
Alternatives
Midwest University Adds Alternative Strategies

The institution approved new hedge fund, private equity and venture capital commitments in the fourth quarter.

01.03.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
West Coast Foundation Issues Endowment Management RFP

The foundation has issued an RFP seeking a firm to provide endowment management and gift administration services for its portfolio.

01.03.24
Surveys/Studies
AI Leads Investors Toward Private Market Assets As Geopolitical Fears Grow: Survey

Institutional investors are bullish on private market investments as the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies signals future growth in the economy despite looming geopolitical risks, according to a recent survey.

12.20.23
Private Equity
Western State Fund Adds Alternative Commitments

The state trust fund added two private equity buyout strategies in December as part of the buildout of its private equity and alternative investment portfolio.

12.20.23
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast State Fund Preparing Investment Consultant Search

The state fund-of-funds is preparing to conduct a search for an investment consultant due to the upcoming contract expiration of its incumbent provider.

12.20.23
Industry News
Wealth & Investment Advisor Acquires Retirement Plan Consultant

The Boston-based firm has agreed to acquire a retirement plan consultant focused on the New England region.

12.20.23
People Moves
Southern Institution Eyes Analyst To Support Investment Operations

The university is searching for an investment operations analyst to provide reporting, benchmark analysis, endowment return allocation and communications with investment managers.

12.20.23
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest College System Issues Retirement Plan Advisory RFP

The system is searching for an investment advisor to review and analyze the investment option lineups within its retirement plans, provide ongoing strategic planning and recommendations for improving the portfolio and develop one investment structure to be duplicated across all plans.

12.20.23
Alternatives
Southern Foundation Adds Private Infrastructure, Hedge Fund Managers

The foundation added a private infrastructure fund and a hedge fund strategy to its portfolio in the second quarter, marking new relationships for the institution.

12.19.23