People Moves
Midwest University Searches For Finance V.P.

The university is looking to hire an associate v.p. of finance and controller to help oversee its finances and handle some investment management responsibilities for its investment portfolio.

04.12.23
Searches And Hires
Midwest 529 Adds Real Estate, Int’l Equity Strategies

The fund added a global real estate strategy and passive international equity strategy with a New England-based firm to its roster of underlying funds to add more yield and reduce overall fees.

04.12.23
Passive Fixed-Income
Southern University Adds Passive Long-Term Fixed-Income Fund

The university added a passive, long-term fixed-income strategy within its endowment in the fourth quarter in response to the rise in bond rates.

04.12.23
Venture Capital
Canadian Manager Completes First Close On Third Venture Fund

The alternatives manager has completed the first close of its latest strategy targeting venture fund-of-funds and direct investments in technology companies.

04.12.23
Credit/Private Debt
Western State Trust Fund Adds New Private Credit Managers

The fund added two new private credit managers to its portfolio last week following a recommendation from its general investment consultant due to an expected recessionary environment and opportunities expected to arise from the recent regional bank crisis.

04.12.23
Surveys/Studies
Russia-Ukraine War Slowing Investor Net-Zero Carbon Emission Goals: Survey

The proportion of global investors committing to net-zero carbon emission portfolios is growing, but many investors around the world are temporarily slowing down their decarbonization efforts, largely in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a recent survey.

04.06.23
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Conducting Asset Allocation Study

The university is conducting an asset allocation study to assess its risk profile and asset allocation targets.

04.06.23
People Moves
International Asset Manager Names Global Thematic Investing Head

The firm has hired a global head of thematic investing to lead and develop its active thematic investing offering, which focuses on companies that benefit from long-term secular trends.

04.06.23
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Mid-Atlantic Pension Explores Emerging Manager Program

The plan is teaming up with a consultant to explore the creation of an emerging manager program.

04.06.23
People Moves
New England College Seeks Investment Analyst

The college is seeking an investment analyst to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on prospective and existing investments.

04.05.23