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Energy Prices, Markets Can Sustain Limited Iranian Conflict: Industry Experts
The U.S. and Israel’s joint strike against Iran over the weekend has prompted retaliation across the Middle East that sent oil prices surging, though industry experts believe the markets can absorb those levels in a short-lived conflict.
03.02.26
Texas Pension Taps Next Executive Director
The retirement fund announced the promotion of its general counsel to the executive director role last week.
03.02.26
Southern DC Plan Terminates T. Rowe Price
The termination stems from an upcoming co-portfolio manager departure.
03.02.26
West Coast Pension Posts Real Estate Consultant RFP
The retirement fund anticipates final selection and approval in the third quarter.
03.02.26
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West Coast City Issues Investment Advisor RFP
The city is seeking the services for its $107 million in operating funds.
03.02.26
Southeast Pension Begins General, Alternative Consultant Searches
The plan approved the RFPs last week for best practices and due to the evolution of its portfolio through the addition of private markets.
03.02.26
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President’s Annual “State of the University” Letter 2026: From Growth to Focus
Princeton needs to transition from growth to focus because long-term rates of return are steadily declining across university endowments. This decline has been hard to see because returns have been volatile. In other words, returns have not been a steady 8 percent or 10 percent; instead, they have been all over the map.
Utah endowment’s OCIO contract raises conflict of interest concerns
Cynosure Capital Management, its new outsourced chief investment officer, is founded by members of one of the state’s richest families.
Commonfund Releases 2025 HEPI Report
Data from the annual Higher Education Price Index® (HEPI) show that inflation for U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.6 percent in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the 3.4 percent inflation reported in fiscal year 2024.
Yale expects layoffs as leaders brace for $300M in endowment taxes
The Ivy League institution’s tax bill starting next year will be higher than what it spends on student aid, university officials said.
RFP: Emerging Manager Equity Products, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois
The State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) is requesting proposals from qualified