Searches And Hires
The university has issued an RFP seeking specialized services related to reporting and communication of climate-related disclosures for its endowment and operating pools for an inaugural report.
New allocation is contingent on full board approval after receiving approval from the investment committee this week.
Plan expects to add private equity commitments totaling $60 million following investment committee approval earlier this week.
The plan rehired its incumbent general investment consultant following finalist interviews held on Monday.
The plan considered a new asset allocation last month that would increase its fixed-rate debt target and previously committed to an existing real estate debt manager.
The plan hired a new record keeper this week.
The commitment marks the plan’s second with the firm.
The plan conducted a similar search in 2021 that did result in any hires.
The college extended the deadline for proposals in its search for investment advisors to provide discretionary portfolio management services after issuing the RFP earlier this month.
The fund made an undisclosed commitment to an impact fund focused on Black- or Latinx-owned entrepreneurs and businesses in the St. Louis-area.