Announcements

People Moves
New York Foundation Names Next CIO From Nearby University

A foundation in New York hired the deputy cio of a nearby university to serve as its next cio.

11.02.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
New England University Asks Investment Managers About Diversity

A New England-based university sent a letter to the investment managers in its endowment asking them to cooperate in tackling the issue of the lack of women and minorities in the asset management industry.

10.29.20
Surveys/Studies
COVID-19, Presidential Election Top Threats For Pension Plan Investment Programs: Survey

Corporate and healthcare pension plans have cited COVID-19 and the U.S. presidential election as the biggest threats to their investment programs in the next 12 months, according to a new survey

10.29.20
Announcements
Rockefeller Foundation Commits Capital To Catalyze Green COVID Recovery

The Rockefeller Foundation will commit $1 billion over the next three years to aid an inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement.

10.29.20
Industry News
Polar Capital Appoints Group Sustainability Head

Polar Capital has named its first group head of sustainability, the firm announced.

10.29.20
Surveys/Studies
UN Encourages Private Investors To Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goals By 2030: Report

Private investors have been called upon to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 using a number of product offerings to increase global growth, improve returns and address systemic issues facing the environment and society face, yet a recent report finds challenges in the ability to invest to make the goals a reality.

10.22.20
Industry News
TIFF Adds Two To Board Of Directors

TIFF Investment Management has appointed two new members to its board of directors, the firm announced.

10.22.20
MRI/Social Investments
Southern Foundation Makes First Mission-Aligned Investment

A foundation in the South announced its first investment in a community development financial institution within its mission-aligned investment fund.

10.22.20
People Moves
Midwest University Names Finance Head

A university based in the Midwest has hired a top finance staffer.

10.22.20
Industry News
Equity Manager AJO To Close

Domestic and international equity manager AJO will close next month.

10.15.20