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Asset Study/Review
New England Institution Weighs Full Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university in New England is weighing divesting three of its portfolios from fossil fuels.

02.03.22
Real Assets
Midwest Foundation Commits To RE Fund With Impact Goal

A foundation based in the Midwest is among a group of institutional investors that has committed to a value-add real estate fund focused on diverse-owned real estate operators or enterprises.

01.27.22
Industry News
Company Launches Sustainable Resources Platform

Global asset manager starts credit platform for renewable energy companies.

01.27.22
MRI/Social Investments
West Coast Savings Board Approves ESG RFP

The plan will issue the RFP next month to seek a balanced ESG-focused investment option

01.25.22
MRI/Social Investments
F&Es Should Focus On Private Markets For Impact Opportunities: Report

Foundations and endowments looking to deliver positive social or environmental outcomes in underserved areas alongside a financial return should look to private markets to generate that impact in 2022, according to a recent report from an investment consulting firm.

12.22.21
MRI/Social Investments
Social Impact Investment Vehicle Searching For Fund Mgrs.

A social impact investment fund designed to support minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions has issued an RFP seeking firms to help manage the vehicle with a focus on minority- and women-owned fund management firms.

12.22.21
MRI/Social Investments
Southern University Creates Fund Targeting Local Area

A university in the South has created an investment fund that will draw from its endowment to promote local residential and commercial development projects.

12.16.21
ESG
Northeast College Eyes Investments Supporting Green Economy As Part Of New IPS

A college in the Northeast will consider investments that support the transition to a green economy as part of its adoption of a new investment policy at its October board meeting.

12.02.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest Nonprofit Launches Impact Fund

A nonprofit based in the Midwest has launched an impact investment fund targeting local Black- or Latinx-owned entrepreneurs and businesses.

12.02.21
Industry News
Asset Manager Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

An asset manager has appointed a chief sustainability officer to oversee firm-wide sustainability initiatives, including investment integration, advocacy and corporate transition to net-zero.

11.18.21