Announcements

People Moves
Western University Names Next Investment Head

The university has promoted an investment director to serve as its next investment head as its current cio will retire at the end of the academic year after more than two decades of service.

01.30.25
People Moves
Investment Mgr. Hires BlackRock MD As Head Of Distribution, Marketing & Client Service

The firm has hired the former managing director and head of BlackRock’s outsourced cio and central family office to serve as its head of distribution, marketing and client service, where they are responsible for enhancing messaging, expanding distribution channels and marketing initiatives.

01.30.25
Venture Capital
Midwest FOF Inks Sixth Commitment

The fund-of-funds made a commitment to an investment vehicle targeting start-ups in Southern Wisconsin, where Microsoft plans to make a $3.3 billion investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

01.29.25
People Moves
Timberland Manager Hires Senior Portfolio Manager

The firm has hired a senior portfolio manager to focus on its Latin American reforestation strategy as well as conservation strategies across its global portfolio.

01.29.25
People Moves
Global Alternatives Manager Makes Promotions

The global alternatives firm has named a senior-level staff member to serve in the newly created role of president, with another staffer to fill his former position.

01.23.25
People Moves
Family Office Hires Two Senior Partners

The woman- and minority-owned office has appointed a partner for research and partner for investments and partnerships as part of the expansion of its investment team.

01.23.25
Industry News
Global Alternatives Group Sells Majority Stake In Private Equity Manager

A global alternatives investment group focused on private equity and other private capital strategies sold the majority of its stake in a global private equity manager, which consisted of the group’s entire management fee earnings and future performance related earnings.

01.23.25
Asset Study/Review
Mid-Atlantic University Declines Divestment Request

The university committee, which advises on responsible investment decisions, decided not to refer a divestment proposal to rid the endowment from companies with ties to the State of Israel to a board of trustees subcommittee for consideration.

01.23.25
People Moves
Northeast University Names New CFO, Treasurer

The university named a new v.p. for business affairs, cfo and treasurer to serve as its principal financial adviser and oversee and manage its financial operations.

01.23.25
People Moves
Outsourced CIO Adds MD From Nearby Institution

The discretionary investment advisor has hired a managing director for its client portfolio management team to direct the development, implementation and ongoing management of client-focused solutions.

01.23.25