MRI/Social Investments

Industry News
Company Names Climate Head

Appointee will reinforce firm’s research on climate, strengthen expertise on climate-related topics across sectors.

05.13.21
Private Equity
Southern University Foundation Approves VC Commitments

A university foundation in the South has approved venture capital commitments at its investment committee meetings in February and November.

05.13.21
ESG
West Coast University Issues ESG Bonds

A university based on the West Coast sold ESG bonds last month to help finance and refinance campus construction and renovation projects.

05.13.21
Fixed-Income
Nuveen Launches Impact Investing-Focused Closed-End Fund

Nuveen has successfully completed the initial public offering of its core plus impact fund, the firm announced.  

05.06.21
ESG
West Coast University Adjusts Investment Strategy

A university based on the West Coast is adjusting its investment strategy.

04.29.21
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Company Launches Initiative To Address Racial Wealth Gap

Firm will partner with diverse asset managers, federally chartered community development financial institutions and other mission-driven organizations.

04.29.21
ESG
Great Plains Institution Added ESG-Provision To Investment Policy

A university based in the Great Plains region approved a new provision in its investment policy to allow the consideration of ESG factors when investing its endowment holdings.

04.29.21
MRI/Social Investments
Rocky Mountain 457 Plan Terminates Sustainable Equity Mgr.

A deferred compensation plan in the Rocky Mountain region terminated its sustainable equity manager, which had been on watch due to underperformance.

04.28.21
Private Equity
PE Space Dominated 2020 Search Activity; Manager Research To Focus On Due Diligence & Fees

Investors’ 2020 search activity remained on par with previous years despite the COVID-19 pandemic and there continues to be increased activity for private investment strategies, according to a recent webinar from an investment consultant.

04.22.21
ESG
Midwest College Incorporates ESG Factors Into Investment Process, Adds ESG Manager

A college in the Midwest has begun incorporating ESG considerations into its investment policy and hired an investment manager with a strategy built around ESG factors.

04.22.21