ESG

Emerging/Diverse Managers
Midwest University Eyes Larger Diverse Manager, ESG Portfolios

A university in the Midwest is looking to increase its investments with diverse-owned managers and ESG strategies.

03.17.22
ESG
Inst’l Asset Owners Enlist Third Parties To Implement ESG As Demand Grows: Report

In-house services remain insufficient as managers expect demand for ESG strategies to grow significantly

03.17.22
Ukraine-Russia
Western State Fund Divesting Russian Assets

A state fund in the West is starting to divestment its endowment of Russian currency and debt.

03.10.22
ESG
Mid-Atlantic Investment Company Develops Responsible Investment Approach

The new investor responsibility framework was developed to guide the company’s investment approach and align with broader sustainability and social responsibility objectives of its founding institution.

03.10.22
ESG
SRI, ESG Adoption at College- And University-Affiliated Foundations Lags Interest: Study

College- and university-affiliated foundations’ future use of SRI and ESG strategies could be potentially affected by student pressure.

03.10.22
Surveys/Studies
ESG Divides E&Fs On Effectiveness: Survey

The number of nonprofit groups using ESG or impact investment strategies have increased, but many worry about returns.

03.03.22
Surveys/Studies
Responsible Investing Discussions Accelerating, Implementation Remains Slow: Study

A growing number of independent schools are talking about responsible investing, though they have been slow to implement.

03.03.22
Ukraine-Russia
Rocky Mountain University & Foundation Exiting Russian Investments

A university and its foundation based in the Rocky Mountains are exiting their small investments in Russian companies in an action to send a message that it stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine following its invasion last week.

03.03.22
ESG
Global Alternatives Mgr. Launches Sustainable Investment Platform

Platform will span the group’s equity, hybrid and yield businesses.

03.03.22
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Diocese To Update IPS Following New Advisor Hire

An episcopal diocese in the Midwest will update its investment policy this spring after selecting a new investment advisor in late 2021.

03.03.22