Industry News
Foundation Boards Struggle Finding Diverse Candidates: Report

Foundation boards are struggling to promote diversity among their members, according to a recent survey from Commonfund Institute and the Council on Foundations.

12.22.21
MRI/Social Investments
F&Es Should Focus On Private Markets For Impact Opportunities: Report

Foundations and endowments looking to deliver positive social or environmental outcomes in underserved areas alongside a financial return should look to private markets to generate that impact in 2022, according to a recent report from an investment consulting firm.

12.22.21
People Moves
Midwest University Names New Finance Head

A university based in the Midwest has hired a new executive v.p. for finance and administration to oversee its fiscal and investment management as its previous cfo retired earlier this year.

12.22.21
People Moves
Man GLG Snags Two Portfolio Mgrs.

Man GLG has hired two portfolio managers focused on thematic responsible investment.

12.22.21
People Moves
West Coast Foundation Seeks Impact Investment Mgr.

A West Coast foundation is searching for an impact investment manager to help grow its program-related investment portfolio.

12.22.21
Industry News
Calamos Launches Sustainable Equities Fund

The Calamos Global Sustainable Equities Fund seeks to invest in responsible, engaged companies with above-average growth potential that meet defined environmental, social and governance criteria, according to the announcement.

12.22.21
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Nonprofit Seeks Investment Advisor For Operating Funds Portfolio

A nonprofit organization has issued an RFP seeking an investment advisor to advise, manage and administer the portfolio.

12.22.21
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Western 529 Plan Hires Firm To Streamline Investment Operations

 A 529 plan based in the West has hired a firm to provide investment servicing solutions.

12.22.21
Credit/Private Debt
Great Plains Fund Approves Credit, Direct Lending Commitments

A fund based in the Great Plains region approved credit and direct lending commitments with existing investment managers that created new investment vehicles at its recommendation.

12.22.21
Industry News
Polen Capital Acquires DDJ Capital Management

The firm will acquire 100% of the credit manager in a deal that expands its offerings into the high-yield bond and leveraged loan markets.

12.08.21