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Tufts Unable To Divest Completely From Russia Due To Exposure Through Commingled Funds

Tufts University Executive Vice President Mike Howard discussed divestment from Russian securities — which currently amount to $5.7 million out of the approximately $2.5 billion in Tufts’ endowment — at a special session of the University Faculty Senate on March 23.

04.13.22
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More Than 200 Alternative Managers Opt For Private Placement Through Jersey

More alternative investment funds are being marketed to EU investors through Jersey using National Private Placement Regimes than ever before, according to the latest figures.

04.13.22
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8 Investment Consultants Who Drive Billions Into Hedge Funds Lay Out What Big Investors Like Pensions Are Looking For Right Now

These behind-the-scenes investors help pensions, endowments, foundations, and other money managers decide which hedge funds to write big checks to.

04.13.22
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Investors Increasingly Fear A Debt Crisis In Emerging Markets

There are concerns that rising U.S. interest rates with a stronger dollar, and soaring food and energy prices, could trigger trouble.

04.13.22
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New York State Pension Fund Urges Bank Shareholders To Back Climate Resolutions

Proposals call on lenders to align fossil fuel financing policies with net zero emissions target.

04.13.22
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Harvard Endowment’s Debate Shows PE Funds’ China Struggle

China-focused private equity firms are struggling for new cash, hit by increased skepticism among U.S. pension funds and endowments about the growing political and market risks of Asia’s largest economy.

04.11.22
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Contrarian Fund Manager Cautions Against Writing Off Russia Assets

With the stock market closed and sanctions imposed, investors were told to assume that billions of dollars in Russian assets had become essentially worthless.

04.11.22
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Bills Would Tax Properties, Endowments Of RI Colleges, Universities

Schools say it would place them at a competitive disadvantage and could threaten fundraising.

04.08.22
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Lazard: Institutional Appetite For Data Centers On The Rise

As growth in data use continues, institutional investors in the private real estate markets are allocating an increasing amount of capital to the sector, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

04.07.22
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Over Half Of New Hedge Fund ESG Jobs Taken By Women In Last Two Years

Over half of new ESG jobs at hedge funds over the past two years have been filled by women, according to a report by Bloomberg.

04.07.22