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COVID-19 Pandemic Delivers Financial Blow To Universities As Some Fight To Keep Lights On

Colleges and universities face unprecedented situations after the COVID-19 outbreak precipitated a mass exodus of students resulting in significant financial losses and a market downturn that is deeply affecting endowments.

04.08.20
Industry News
Canadian Manager Appoints Fixed Income Co-Manager

A Canadian investment manager recently hired a co-manager for its Canadian bond, global bond and Canadian money market strategies.

04.08.20
Industry News
Firm Appoints Head Of Engagement And Impact Reporting

A London-based investment manager recently hired a head of engagement and impact reporting.

04.08.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Nonprofit Asks Leading Universities For Information On Diversity Of Endowments

Rev. Al Sharpton sent a letter to universities about including more people of color and women in their endowment management.

04.08.20
MRI/Social Investments
Firm To Launch Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Fund for U.S. investors is expected to launch around June 22.

04.08.20
People Moves
Columbia Threadneedle Quant Head Retires

Columbia Threadneedle Head of Quantitative Strategies Brian Condon will retire from the firm on May 31.

04.08.20
Industry News
Nebraska Hospital System Hires Finance Head

A Nebraska hospital system has hired a new head of its financial staff.

04.08.20
People Moves
Franklin Templeton EMD Portfolio Manager Dies

William Ledward, senior v.p. and portfolio manager for emerging market debt strategies at Franklin Templeton Investments, died on April 4.

04.08.20
Industry News
Alaska College Seeks CFO

An Alaska-based college is looking to hire a cfo.

04.08.20
Industry News
Western Foundation Searching For Investment Operations Specialist

A Western foundation is searching for an investment operations specialist to help manage the administration and operations of its investment team.

04.08.20