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People Moves
Western Community Foundation Adds Investment Operations V.P.

The community foundation has added a new v.p. of investment operations to work with its investment and accounting teams to administer its various investment programs.

08.14.24
Announcements
Asset Manager Adds Global Stewardship Head, Unveils New Proxy Voting Capability

The firm has strengthened its investment stewardship capabilities with the hiring of a global head of stewardship and the unveiling of its phased rollout of proxy voting choice.

08.14.24
Venture Capital
Venture Firm Closes Third Fund W/ Commitments From Nonprofits, OCIOS, Mgrs.

The seed-stage venture manager recently closed its third core fund with commitments from a limited partner base that includes nonprofits, outsourced cios and investment managers.

08.14.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Southwest Fund Reopens Search For Investment Management Advisory Services

The fund has reissued its RFP seeking an advisor to develop a diversified investment portfolio and perform due diligence on investment managers.

08.14.24
People Moves
Mid-Atlantic Nonprofit Seeks Investment Staff

A foundation based in the Mid-Atlantic region is looking to add a manager to help oversee its private market portfolios.

08.14.24
People Moves
Western Trust Seeks Director Of Investments

The trust is searching for a director to source and evaluate prospective managers, conduct due diligence, monitor existing managers and assist with asset allocation and overall portfolio management.

08.14.24
ESG
New England College Makes Decision On Divestment Request

The college decided against student and faculty proposals to divest its endowment from companies supplying military equipment used by Israel in the current campaign in Gaza.

08.14.24
Private Equity
Western College Prioritizing Private Equity Pacing

The college is prioritizing making consistent private equity commitments over time so the asset class comprises roughly one-third of its endowment.

08.14.24
People Moves
Western University Hires Director From Nearby Foundation

The university concluded its search for a director of investments by hiring an associate director from a nearby foundation.

08.14.24
Domestic Equity
Windy City Pension Shakes Up U.S. Equity Portfolio

The retirement fund’s investment committee recommended a pair of terminations as part of several changes within its U.S. equity portfolio.

08.14.24