COVID-19 News

Industry-related updates to keep you in the loop on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay informed and up to date.

Industry News Real Assets Trends
Institutions Take Stock Of Historic Oil Drop

A historic week for the oil markets has left institutional investors and consultants evaluating its impact on portfolios and opportunities.

04.24.20
Credit/Private Debt
Texas Plan Adds Credit Commitments

A Texas plan added a pair of credit commitments and adopted an investment performance report from its general investment consultant RVK.

04.23.20
Industry News
Midwestern Campus To Close Doors Due To Pandemic, Low Enrollment

A campus of a Midwestern university will be shutting its doors at the end of the school year, citing low enrollment and the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.22.20
COVID-19 News
Michigan Plan Eyes Fixed-Income Mgr. Search

A Michigan police and fire plan may conduct a fixed-income manager search within the next month.

04.21.20
Announcements
E&Fs Shifting Portfolios, Bracing For Recession: Survey

Many foundations and endowments are adapting their investment portfolios with the expectation that the global recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be as bad as the one following the Global Financial Crisis, according to a recent survey.

04.16.20
Credit/Private Debt
Crisis And Opportunity: Investors Look To Distressed Debt As Economy Falters

Institutional investors are eyeing distressed debt and opportunistic credit as key sources for investment opportunities as the global market grapples with a health crisis that has impacted every corner of the business world, leaving many companies in need of refinancing existing debt, restructuring or taking on new lines of credit to keep their lights on.

04.16.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary COVID-19 News
Canadian University Cancels Investment Consultant Search

A Canadian university has canceled its search for an investment consultant for its three endowment pools.

04.15.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Windy City Plans Slates Int’l Small-Cap Finalist Interviews

A Windy City pension plan has rescheduled finalist interviews in its international small-cap equity search for next month.

04.15.20
COVID-19 News
Managers Establishing Funds, Relief Efforts Amid Crisis

Investment firms are stepping up to the plate to provide stability and relief through the establishment of funds or donations during a time of unprecedented volatility in both the financial markets and day-to-day lives caused by the COVID-19 virus.

04.09.20
Asset Study/Review
Great Lakes Plan Tables Talks On A/A, Real Estate Opportunities

A Great Lakes-based pension plan has tabled ongoing discussions on an asset/allocation study and potential real estate opportunities.

04.09.20