Alternatives

Private Equity
Western State Considers PE Commitment, New Illiquid Asset Targets

A trust fund in a Western state will consider making a private equity commitment and shifting its portfolio toward illiquid allocations at its board meeting this week.

04.08.21
Announcements
Bard College Nets $500 Million Endowment Pledge From Billionaire Investor And Philanthropist

Bard College has announced a $500 million pledge to its approximately $209 million endowment from a prominent investor and philanthropist.

04.08.21
Private Equity
Midwest Plan Approves Maiden PE Commitment

The plan approved its first private equity commitment at a February meeting after establishing a maiden allocation to the asset class last year.

04.06.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest University Commits To Net-Zero Carbon Endowment, Makes Sustainable Investments

A university in the Midwest approved a new investment policy to reach a net-zero carbon footprint as well as three commitments totaling $140 million to renewable and sustainable investments at its March board meeting.

04.01.21
Alternatives
New England Community Foundation Adds Global Equity, PE, HF Managers

A community foundation in New England added global equity, private equity and hedge fund managers to its investment portfolio last year.

03.31.21
Alternatives
California Plan Slates Manager Interviews

Plan will interview finalists in alternative risk premia, systematic trend following defensive equity after narrowing the searches at today’s meeting.

03.31.21
Searches And Hires
Canadian University Seeks Private Equity Consultant

A university in Canada has issued an RFP seeking a private equity investment consultant to assist with the management of its operating and endowment funds.

03.29.21
Credit/Private Debt
Midwest Plan Concludes First Phase In Opp. Credit Search

A Midwestern employees pension plan concluded the first phase of an ongoing search with the hire of two multi-strategy and two mezzanine opportunistic credit managers at today’s board meeting.

03.26.21
Private Equity
Southwest Plan Bolsters Private Equity Portfolio

Plan added a $20 million private equity commitment at its board meeting Thursday.

03.26.21
Alternatives
New England Plan Slates Private Equity RFP

The plan will target co-investments, growth equity and special situations.

03.26.21