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Fixed-Income
Texas Pension Selects Bond Managers

Two new firms will be managing the retirement system’s core fixed-income portfolio.

02.28.24
ESG
Institutions Increasingly Committed To ESG Investments Despite Challenges: Cerulli

Institutional investors continue to have an appetite for environmental, social and governance investing and incorporating ESG into their investment decision-making processes despite obstacles around data standardization and political headwinds, according to new research.

02.28.24
People Moves
New England College Searching For Investment Analyst

The college is seeking an investment analyst to help with the day-to-day management of its endowment as well as screen, select and monitor investment managers.

02.28.24
Surveys/Studies
Independent Schools’ Returns Rebound Year-Over-Year, Larger Endowments Perform Best Over Decade: Study

The study found that strong returns from fiscal year 2023 helped independent schools’ longer-term performance and softened the blow of negative returns from the year prior.

02.28.24
Alternatives
New England Pension Bolsters RE, Credit Portfolios

The board also approved rehiring the investment consultant for its deferred compensation plan.

02.28.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Northeast Pension Posts Investment Advisor RFP

The plan is seeking a firm to provide investment advisory, custody and pension payment services.

02.28.24
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Foundations Commit To Women & BIPOC-Led PE Fund

Three large foundations have committed to a women- and BIPOC-led private investment manager’s second private equity fund, which held its final close.

02.28.24
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest University Revamping Responsible Investment Advisory Committee

The university is altering the advisory committee on social and ethical concerns for its endowment and has drafted a new charter for the group.

02.28.24
Mid-Cap
Mass. Pension Names Mid-Cap Equity Mgr. Finalists

The pension plan will interview three firms at its April board meeting.

02.28.24
Private Equity
Private Equity Manager Closes Multi-Asset Continuation Fund

The firm closed its first multi-asset continuation fund, which will recapitalize four portfolio companies from its first two strategies, with approximately $325 million in commitments.

02.28.24