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People Moves
New England College Adds Two Board Members

The college has added two new members to its board of trustees, including one with investment experience.

11.22.23
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Windy City Pension Posts Emerging Markets Equity RFP

The plan is seeking a firm to handle a $20 million mandate.

11.21.23
People Moves
RBC Bolsters U.S. Marketing Team

The firm added the new roles of director of digital marketing and v.p. of marketing.

11.21.23
Industry News
Kinterra Capital Closes Debut Fund

The Kinterra Battery Metals Mining Fund closed above its fundraise target with $565 million in committed capital.

11.21.23
Private Equity
Florida P&F Pension Makes PE, RE Commitments

The plan committed a total of $20 million across private equity and real estate at its October board meeting.

11.21.23
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Northeast Pension Plan Terminates Equity Mgr.; Discloses Commitments

The pension plan liquidated an international equity mandate and made $1.8 billion in total commitments in September.

11.21.23
People Moves
MCB Names President

She joins from one of the firm’s operating partners.

11.21.23
Target Date Funds
Colo. 457 Plan Hires New Target Date Fund Mgr.

The plan replaced its target date fund manager due to the firm’s underperformance.

11.21.23
Trends
Market Timing Is Wrong Approach To Portfolio Construction For E&Fs, Focus Should Be On Long-Term Opportunities: Consultant

Regardless of whether inflation continues to slow or the global economy steers clear of a recession, endowments and foundations should not base portfolio construction on market timing but instead focus on longer-term areas of opportunity like private equity and international equities, according to one consulting firm.

11.21.23
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian Manager Closes Sustainable Fund

The firm has completed an initial close of its fund targeting sustainably managed forestlands with more than $200 million in commitments.

11.21.23