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Core-Plus
Midwest Pension Eyes Western Asset Replacement Hire

The plan interviewed two firms earlier this month as it looks to replace Western Asset Management.

11.27.24
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Southeast Pension Considering Int’l Equity Mgr. Alternatives

The plan’s investment consultant will present potential alternatives at its next investment committee meeting.

11.27.24
Surveys/Studies
Managers Must Employ New Marketing Strategies To Effectively Target Consultants: Cerulli

Manager research teams must work harder and tailor their marketing approaches in order to gain attention and win assets from consultants in a changed investment environment, a new study finds.

11.27.24
5 Questions
5 Questions With Aon Partner & Non-Profit Solutions Leader Heather Myers

Myers serves as partner and non-profit solutions leader at Aon, where she works with the Chicago-based consulting firm’s endowment and foundation clients on asset allocation, risk management and investment strategy.

11.27.24
Asset Study/Review
Southern University Revises A/A, Boosts Equity, HF Targets

The university moved its endowment toward private equity, U.S. equity, global equity and hedge funds, as part of a new investment policy statement approved at its November meeting.

11.27.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southern Endowment Green Lights Consultant Search; Concludes Direct Lending Search

The endowment is preparing to conduct a search for an investment consultant for its portfolio after wrapping up its U.S. direct lending manager search at its November board meeting.

11.27.24
People Moves
Midwest University Foundation Seeks Investment Director

The director will lead management of the investment portfolio’s quantitative and systematic strategies, primarily sourced through derivative investments.

11.27.24
Asset Study/Review
New England College Maintains Investment Strategy Despite Calls For Divestment & Disclosure

The decision comes despite pressures from students, staff and the larger university community regarding the investment and management of the portfolio.

11.27.24
China
Southern State Governor Asks Prominent Endowment To Divest From China

The governor has asked for an evaluation of all state funds invested in China after instructing the endowment to divest from China this year.

11.27.24
People Moves
Northeast Organization Add Senior Analyst

The organization hired an impact investing fellow at a nearby foundation to serve as a senior investment analyst and help oversee and manage its portfolio.

11.26.24