Hedge Funds
Southern University Eyes New Hedge Fund Investments

The university’s new cio is looking to potentially add new hedge funds or other alternative investments to its portfolio.

05.26.22
Fixed-Income
Southern University Adds Fixed-Income, Credit Investments

The institution added a short-duration fixed-credit strategy and structured credit vehicle to its endowment last week as it looks to focus on risk mitigation given volatility in the equity and fixed-income markets.

05.26.22
People Moves
Southern University Names New CIO

The university has named its interim cio and senior investment officer as its new cio after its previous investment head left at the beginning of the year to lead a nearby family office.

05.26.22
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest College Rehires Investment Advisor

The college rehired its investment advisor for its 403(b) and 457 voluntary retirement plans for a period ending June 30, 2023.

05.25.22
Searches And Hires
Southern Hospital Network Issues Banking, Investment Services Provider RFP

The RFP adheres to the Government Finance Officers Association’s recommendation to put out the services for bid every five years.

05.24.22
Alternatives
Western Foundation Adds Private Debt, PE Commitments

The foundation hired a private credit manager and made commitments to two existing private equity managers during the first quarter.

05.24.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Foundation Issues Investment Advisory RFI

RFI for non-discretionary investment advisory services will result in an RFP process this summer as the organization’s bylaws require a search for the services to be conducted every five years.

05.19.22
Asset Study/Review
Western University Weighs Fossil Fuel Divestment, New Clean Energy Allocation

A university based on the West Coast is considering a clean energy allocation and fossil fuel divestment.

05.19.22
Profiles
5 Questions With Laura Kernaghan, Senior Director of Investments At The Chicago Community Trust

Kernaghan is senior director of investments at the Chicago Community Trust, leading its impact investments program of donor-advised funds. She took the time to answer 5 questions with FIN News.

05.19.22
People Moves
Midwest Community Foundation Taps New Finance Head

New v.p. for finance and operations oversees foundation’s finance and accounting functions, fund management and investment support following a search from last year.

05.19.22