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Private Equity
Western State Considers PE Commitment, New Illiquid Asset Targets

A trust fund in a Western state will consider making a private equity commitment and shifting its portfolio toward illiquid allocations at its board meeting this week.

04.08.21
Searches And Hires
Mid-Atlantic 529 Plan Seeks Investment Consultant

A 529 plan in the Mid-Atlantic region has issued an RFP seeking an investment advisor for its three plans.

04.08.21
Searches And Hires
Northeastern Museum Seeks Advisor For Endowment

A museum in the Northeast is searching for an investment advisor to handle its endowment due to the contract expiration of its incumbent provider.

04.08.21
ESG
New England College Phasing Out Direct Fossil Fuel Investments

A college in New England will phase out its direct fossil fuel investments over time and make no new investments in public or private equity fossil fuel funds.

04.08.21
Surveys/Studies
Higher Education Trends Toward Consolidating Plan Providers: Survey

As higher education institutions grapple with the financial wellness of their participants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has discovered that institutions continue to shift toward consolidating retirement plan providers.

04.08.21
Industry News
Pacific Investment Consultants To Join CAPTRUST

Pacific Investment Consultants has joined CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the firm announced.

04.08.21
Announcements
Bard College Nets $500 Million Endowment Pledge From Billionaire Investor And Philanthropist

Bard College has announced a $500 million pledge to its approximately $209 million endowment from a prominent investor and philanthropist.

04.08.21
Industry News
Hawaii School System Seeks Associate, Analyst

A school system in Hawaii is seeking an investment associate and investment analyst to help oversee its endowment.

04.08.21
People Moves
Western Board Appoints New Chair

The board of a Western endowment appointed a new chairman in February after its previous chair passed away due to complications arising from COVID-19.

04.08.21
People Moves
Commonfund Capital Appoints Business Development MD

Commonfund Capital has hired Mark Radville as a managing director for its business development team, the firm announced.

04.08.21