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People Moves
Investment Advisor Appoints Chief Inst’l Client Officer

The chief institutional client officer will succeed its head of client relationships, who is retiring after more than 30 years at the firm.

06.02.22
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Institutional Investors Commits To Venture Fund

A prominent Southern university has committed to a new venture fund focused on Black-owned and -led healthcare companies alongside other institutional investors.

06.02.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
New SEC Rule Requires Caution: Consultant Working Group

A working group of consultants has submitted a letter expressing reservations about a new rule from the Securities & Exchange Commission requiring climate disclosures for public companies.

06.02.22
Profiles
5 Questions With Ted Wright, CIO of the State of Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds

Ted Wright joined the State of Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds as its cio in August from the Los Angeles County (Calif.) Employees Retirement Association. He took the time to answer 5 questions with FIN News.

06.02.22
Real Estate
Southern Trust Fund Adds Open-End RE Mgrs.

The hires followed finalist interviews held at last month’s board meeting while the fund decided against hiring either of the two closed-end core real estate managers it considered.

06.01.22
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest Foundation Issues Investment Mgmt. RFP

The foundation, formed from the recent acquisition of a regional hospice and palliative care provider, is searching for a firm to help update the governance and investment management process for its portfolio.

06.01.22
People Moves
Global Private Markets Manager Names ESG Head

The new partner and global head of ESG will oversee and develop the firm’s established ESG strategy.

06.01.22
Industry News
Investment Consulting Firm Appoints West Market Business Leader

The firm appointed a West market business leader to expand its wealth capabilities.

06.01.22
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian University Makes Impact Investments

The university has added two commitments as part of its initiative to invest 5% of its portfolio in impact investments, while reducing the carbon footprint of its portfolio over the last two years.

06.01.22
Industry News
Senator Proposes Bill To Create Endowment Aiding Transition From Fossil Fuels

The Western state senator has introduced a bill to create a nonprofit and endowment to support economic development and diversification in communities across the state that have historically relied on fossil fuels.

06.01.22