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Industry News
Fort Point Capital Closes Third Small-Cap Fund

The fund will focus on lower middle market service industry companies.

09.29.22
People Moves
Ara Partners Adds Two V.P.s

They will be involved in all aspects of the investment process.

09.29.22
Profiles
5 Questions With Carlton Chin, CIO Of The Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System Of Iowa

Carlton Chin joined the $3.1 billion Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System of Iowa as its first deputy cio in 2020 and was promoted to cio in July. He took the time to answer 5 questions with FIN News.

09.29.22
Surveys/Studies
E&Fs Must Bolster Investment Staffs To Support Planned Alts Allocation Increases: Report

Endowments and foundations’ have seen substantial asset growth in recent years, “straining the system, including investment staff, IT, and various support functions,” but 71% of surveyed cios said they did not need to add more personnel.

09.29.22
Alternatives
Great Plains Fund Eyes Alts. Allocation Build-Out

The fund is looking to build out its alternatives allocations to align its portfolio with a new strategic asset allocation approved in June.

09.29.22
People Moves
Sustainability Consultant Launches New York Office

The real assets sustainability consultant’s new office will seek to tap demand for ESG consulting in North America.

09.29.22
People Moves
Midwest University Appoints New Trustees

The new trustees, which are responsible for general oversight and management of the institution, including protection and enhancement of assets, include two investment professionals.

09.29.22
People Moves
Venture Capital Firm Hires Principal

The principal will focus on domestic investments with a focus on early-stage companies.

09.29.22
People Moves
Midwest Higher Education Program CIO Departing

The cio is stepping down from the role to pursue another opportunity in the area.

09.29.22
Fixed-Income
California Nonprofit Hires Fixed-Income Managers Following RFQ

The nonprofit hired new and existing fixed-income managers to help manage four of its investment pools after issuing an RFQ last year due to the contract expirations of its incumbent providers.

09.29.22