Industry News
Hines Appoints Global ESG Head

Real estate manager Hines has appointed a global head of ESG to oversee the implementation of a new ESG strategy with a particular focus on the climate emergency by accelerating the firm’s efforts in decarbonization of the built environment.

06.24.21
Searches And Hires
Southern Fund Issues Consultant RFP

A fund in the South has issued its RFP seeking an investment consultant to help oversee its endowment portfolio.

06.17.21
Searches And Hires
State University System Seeks Consultant For DC Retirement Plans

A state university system has issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant for its defined contribution retirement plans.

06.17.21
Searches And Hires
Western University Foundation Slates Consultant RFP

A university foundation in the West will conduct a search for an investment consultant for its endowment this summer.

06.17.21
Searches And Hires
Nonprofit, Investor Launch Impact Fund

A nonprofit and group of investors have launched a transportation impact fund.

06.17.21
Asset Study/Review
West Coast University Revises A/A, Retains Consultant

A university based on the West Coast revised its target asset allocation and retained its investment consultant at a meeting last month.

06.17.21
Private Equity
Midwestern University Makes VC FoF Investment, Considering RE Commitment

A university in the Midwest approved a commitment to a newly formed venture capital fund-of-funds and will also consider a real estate commitment at its board meeting this week.

06.17.21
Private Equity
Mid-Atlantic Foundation Commits To Black-led VC Fund

A foundation in the Mid-Atlantic region recently committed to an early-stage investment fund focused on start-ups led by Black founders.

06.17.21
Passive Equity
Western Fund Adds Private Equity Commitment Following Allocation Increase

A fund based in a Western state added an alternative investment strategy to its portfolio at its board meeting this month.

06.17.21
Industry News
Southern University Seeks Senior Investment Analyst

A university in the South is searching for a senior investment analyst to assist in the management of its endowment.

06.17.21