Asset Study/Review

Asset Study/Review
Southern University Increases U.S. Equity Allocation; Adds PE, Absolute Return Investments

A university in the South increased its domestic equity target last year at the expense of its international equity, absolute return and long/short allocations.

03.04.21
Surveys/Studies
Healthcare Systems Should Reset Investment Outlook Amidst Low Bond Yields, Muted Returns: Report

Healthcare systems should reset investment expectations as the outlook for their diversified portfolios appears challenged despite many successfully navigating the most difficult financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent research.  

03.04.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Midwest Plan Concludes EMD Search; Reviews A/A Options

The plan disclosed the hire of a new emerging market debt manager at today’s board meeting.

02.26.21
ESG
Mid-Atlantic University Releases Fossil Fuel Report

A Mid-Atlantic university committee has released a report on fossil fuel divestment.

02.24.21
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Midwest Plan Approves Non-U.S. Equity Structure, Real Estate Commitment

A Midwestern plan approved a new non-U.S. equity structure and a real estate commitment at its board meeting today.

02.24.21
Asset Study/Review
Wisconsin Plan Approves A/A; Slates Searches

A Wisconsin pension plan is targeting searches in private debt and defensive equity following approval of a new asset allocation last week.

02.22.21
Surveys/Studies
Endowments Must Explore Non-Core Positions To Meet Targeted Returns Amid Uncertain Market Environment: Study

Institutions should take a fresh look at financial and investment strategies to address challenges to their business models and maintain optimal asset allocations to meet a 7.5% historical return target, particularly in the face of a long-term era of muted returns, according to a recent study.

02.19.21
Asset Study/Review
Mid-Atlantic Foundation Updates AA

A foundation in the Mid-Atlantic region expanded its asset allocation range for real assets and increased its range for alternatives or non-traditional assets as part of changes to its investment policy statement last year.

02.18.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Considers Allocation Changes

A university based in the Midwest is considering changes to its asset allocation targets.

02.18.21
Asset Study/Review
Florida Employees Plan Adjusts Allocation Targets; To Discuss Small-Cap Growth Manager

The plan made minor increases to equity at the expense of fixed-income at its meeting yesterday.

02.17.21