MRI/Social Investments

Alternatives
West Coast Plan Seeking TALF Investment

A West Coast pension plan has authorized an ad hoc committee to pursue an investment in the updated Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility program.

05.07.20
Industry News
Asset Manager Appoints Sustainable Investing Staff

Investment manager names co-heads of sustainable investing to integrate ESG criteria into investment process firm-wide.

05.07.20
MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic University Divests Endowment Of Public Fossil Fuel Investments

A Mid-Atlantic university recently divested all of its public fossil fuel investments from its endowment.

04.30.20
MRI/Social Investments
New England University Sets Path To Transition Endowment To Greenhouse Gas Neutrality

A New England-based university will transition its endowment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

04.30.20
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian University To Remove Investments In Carbon-Intensive Companies

A Canadian university will accelerate the responsible decarbonization of its investment pool through the removal of investments in highly carbon-intensive companies.

04.29.20
Announcements
Willis Towers Watson Adds Climate Specialist

Matt ScottĀ has joined Willis Towers Watson as senior director of its climate and resilience hub, the firm announced.

04.23.20
MRI/Social Investments
Firm To Launch Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Fund for U.S. investors is expected to launch around June 22.

04.08.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
New York Nonprofit Looks To Invest In Women- And Diverse-Owned Managers

A New York-based nonprofit is looking to invest a portion of its endowment with firms majority-owned by women and/or people of color.

04.08.20
Equity
Midwestern Foundation Adds Equity, Affordable Housing Investments

A foundation based in the Midwest has added equity and affordable housing strategies to its portfolios.

04.08.20
Asset Study/Review
Western Foundation Transitions To Fully Aligned Portfolio Following New Advisor Hire

A Western foundation transitioned to a fully aligned investment portfolio this year after hiring a new investment advisor last year.

04.02.20