Asset Study/Review

Credit/Private Debt
West Coast Approves Direct Lending Target

The plan has created a new target to direct lending as part of a new asset allocation policy.

10.28.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Western University Commits To 100 Diverse Manager Meetings In 2022

A university based on the West coast has committed to hearing 100 pitches from diverse investment managers across public and private asset classes in the first half of 2022 as part of its interest in building its exposure to diverse firms.

10.28.21
ESG
Western University Prohibits Future Fossil Fuel Investments

A university based on the West Coast has committed to not pursue any future investments in fossil fuels within its multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

10.28.21
ESG
Canadian University Commits To Fossil Fuel Divestment; Sustainable, Low-Carbon Investment Initiative

A university in Canada has committed to divest its endowment from investments in fossil fuel companies immediately.

10.28.21
Absolute Return
Great Plains Fund Considering Absolute Return Investments, Termination

A fund in the Great Plains region will consider investing in two new active absolute return managers and terminating an existing absolute return manager at its board meeting today.

10.28.21
Asset Study/Review
Great Lakes Plan Adopts A/A, Manager Changes

Plan consolidated its manager roster into a smaller group of firms following approval of a new asset allocation recommended by its consultant last month.

10.22.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Plan Eyes Credit, Infrastructure Allocations

Plan will consider incorporating new allocations to private credit and private infrastructure in the coming months.

10.21.21
Private Equity
Midwest Plan Discloses PE Commitments

The plan disclosed two private equity commitments at its board meeting today.

10.21.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Foundation Commits To Reduce Carbon Emissions Across Endowment

The foundation will look to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its endowment by 2050.

10.21.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Divesting From Fossil Fuels

A university based in the Midwest has adopted a new responsible investment policy and will divest its endowment from direct investments related to the exploration or extraction of fossil fuels.

10.21.21