Alternatives

Alternatives
Pandemic Strains University Coffers, But Not Their Venture Funds

College adjacent venture funds look to capitalize on COVID-disrupted economy.

10.01.20
Alternatives
Western Fund Increases Targets To Global Equity, Private Investments As Part Of AA Changes

A Western fund will focus on building out its global equity allocation after increasing it alongside its private investment allocation last week.

10.01.20
Credit/Private Debt
Midwest University Approves New Investment Policy

A university based in the Midwest adjusted its investment policy to allow future increases to its private debt allocations last month.

10.01.20
Announcements
Private, Community Foundations Produce Best Returns Since 2009: Study

Private and community foundations posted their best returns of the decade in 2019, a year in which “just about everything worked,” according to a new study.

10.01.20
Infrastructure
Great Plains Fund Hires Manager

A fund based in a Great Plains state filled its maiden allocation to the asset class at a board meeting last week.

10.01.20
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Plan Approves New Asset Allocation Policy

A Midwestern plan approved a new asset allocation policy at its investment committee/board meeting today that will help maintain its long-term expected returns.

09.30.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast Plan To Explore Discretionary Private Markets Consultant Services

A West Coast pension plan expects to pursue a private markets consultant search next year after increasing its private equity and private credit targets this week.

09.30.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Midwest Plan Discloses New International Equity, EMD Managers

A Midwestern pension plan replaced international equity and emerging market debt mandates with new managers, as disclosed at last week’s meeting.

09.29.20
Private Equity
Midwest Plan Bolsters Private Equity Portfolio

A Midwestern pension plan has added a pair of private equity fund-of-funds commitments totaling $35 million.

09.28.20
Alternatives
Southern Plan Approves Private Commitments

A Southern pension plan approved several private markets commitments at a board meeting today.

09.28.20