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Profiles Yale CIO David Swensen Remembered By Colleagues As More Than Renowned Investor
An imposing figure standing over six feet tall with an authoritative voice, David Swensen had a penchant for forging his own trail, whether it be on his Killingworth, Conn. property or within his philosophy and approach to investing Yale University’s endowment. Swensen, 67, died last week after an almost decade long battle with cancer.
05.13.21
Calif. Plan To Conduct Int’l Equity Mgr. Search; Tweaks EMD Portfolio
The plan agreed to conduct an international large-cap equity manager search and broaden its emerging market debt allocation at today’s board meeting.
05.14.21
Florida Plan Invests In ARK
The retirement system approved a “disruptive technology investment” at its board meeting today.
05.14.21
Nevada County Taps New Investment Advisor
The plan approved the selection of a new investment advisor for its $613 million portfolio at a meeting today.
05.14.21
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Midwest Police Plan Makes Investment Mgr. Switch
The plan approved a new investment manager in late 2020.
05.14.21
Jupiter Promotes Four Independent Fund Mgrs.
The appointments are effective July 1, and expand on existing responsibilities.
05.14.21
In The News
Amid Racial Reckoning, A Push To Diversify College Investment Strategies
Advocates call for investing a slice of college endowments with Black and brown investment managers.
SIFMA Partners With Texas Southern University On Diverse Talent Pipeline Resource: SIFMA Invest!
The SIFMA Invest! program and virtual platform offers students enrolled at TSU a myriad of educational, industry research and career development opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in financial services.
Deerpath Capital Closes Fifth Fund With $1.1 Billion In Commitments
Combined with debt financing raised for certain levered vehicles with the Fund, Deerpath raised over $2 Billion in total capital available for deployment for the Fund.
Hedge Funds Start To See Inflows After Big Drawdowns In 2020
Global investors have turned net buyers of hedge funds in recent months, data showed, attracted by their strong gains and the prospects of higher market volatility as countries recover unevenly from the pandemic.