COVID-19 News

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MRI/Social Investments
Southern Foundation Fund Focuses On COVID-19 Relief, Minority Groups

A Southern foundation is focusing its social impact fund on COVID-19 recovery efforts and minority-led enterprises this year.

06.18.20
COVID-19 News
Foundation To Issue Bond As Response To COVID-19

A large foundation in the Northeast will sell taxable bonds to be used for grantmaking to help strengthen mission-critical social justice and creative expression organizations in the wake of COVID-19.

06.18.20
Fixed-Income
New England Plans Decide Against TALF Investment

Several New England plans have decided against investing in TALF 2.0

06.16.20
Trends
TALF Interest Waning As Expectations Fall

Sometimes 2.0 isn’t as good as the original.

06.11.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Southwest Plan Seeking Int’l Equity Managers

A Southwestern pension plan approved a search for international equity managers this week.

06.04.20
Surveys/Studies
Manager Economic Growth Sentiment Plummets Following COVID-19: Survey

Managers grapple with negative impact that combatting the pandemic has on global economy.

06.04.20
Industry News
Midwest University Halts CFO Search Due To COVID-19

A Midwestern university has temporarily halted its search for a cfo due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

06.04.20
Fixed-Income
Midwest P&F Plan Eyeing TALF Investment

A Midwestern pension plan will consider a Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility investment later this month.

06.01.20
Industry News
Institutions Turn To Private Investments And ESG In Challenging Environment: Survey

Seven in 10 institutional investors say private asset returns are worth the risk.

05.27.20
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Governing Board Adjusts Retirement Plan Investment Lineup

A Midwestern university governing board has altered its retirement plan’s investment lineup.

05.27.20