Industry News

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
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
Infrastructure
BlackRock Holds First Close Of Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund

The global asset manager has raised approximately $1 billion for an energy transition infrastructure fund.

11.21.23
People Moves
Investment Manager Hires MD To Lead DEI Investment Strategies

The firm has hired a managing director to oversee its DEI investment portfolio and HBCU investment strategy.

11.21.23
People Moves
New England University Adds Principal To Investment Team

The university added a principal to its investment team in the third quarter to focus on real estate investments.

11.21.23
People Moves
Midwest College Hires New Finance Head

The college hired a new v.p. for business and finance and cfo to oversee its finances and help manage its endowment after its previous finance head retired in May.

11.21.23
People Moves
Mid-Atlantic Institution Makes Hire In Director Of Investments Search

The institution hired a director of investments to assist in the oversight and management of its $1.1 billion portfolio after launching a search in the second quarter.

11.21.23
People Moves
Northeastern Health System Hires CIO From Nearby University

The health system has hired a cio from a nearby university to direct its investment strategy.

11.20.23
People Moves
Midwest Pension Plan Places Executive Director On Leave

The executive director is the subject of a personnel-related investigation that is currently being conducted by an outside third party.

11.20.23