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Outsourced CIO Commits To Managing Carbon-Neutral Portfolios By 2050

An outsourced cio provider has committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions for its investment portfolios globally by 2050.

04.22.21
Trends
New England University Adopts Ethical Investment Principles

The board of trustees of a university in New England recently approved a new set of ethical investment principles to guide the institution’s decisions concerning companies producing fossil fuels within its endowment.

04.22.21
Surveys/Studies
Managers Should Leverage Digital Media For Informative Content Rather Than Communication

Managers should resist the temptation to over-leverage technology when trying to connect with and win new clients, according to a new study.

04.20.21
Trends
When It Comes To Manager Research Decisions, Improve It Rather Than Prove It: Verus

Investment manager research would improve by focusing on updating judgments with new information, a new paper finds.

04.20.21
Surveys/Studies
Investors Expected To Increase Allocations To Cryptocurrencies, Study Shows Long-Term Benefits

Professional investors are expected to increase their exposure to alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies over the next two years, according to a new study.

04.14.21
ESG
New England College Phasing Out Direct Fossil Fuel Investments

A college in New England will phase out its direct fossil fuel investments over time and make no new investments in public or private equity fossil fuel funds.

04.08.21
MRI/Social Investments
Midwest University Commits To Net-Zero Carbon Endowment, Makes Sustainable Investments

A university in the Midwest approved a new investment policy to reach a net-zero carbon footprint as well as three commitments totaling $140 million to renewable and sustainable investments at its March board meeting.

04.01.21
ESG
Rocky Mountain University Receives Report Recommending Fossil Fuel Divestment

A university in the Rocky Mountain region has received a draft report recommending it divest its endowment of fossil fuel industry holdings and reinvest in renewable resources.

03.24.21
Trends
COVID-19 One Year Ago: How Distressed Debt Provided Institutions Opportunity In An Uncertain Market

Upheaval in the markets and our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a search for investment opportunities by institutional investors – with the credit markets offering a beacon of hope for strong returns during a turbulent time.

03.12.21
Announcements
New England University Provides Update On Endowment Transition To Greenhouse Gas Neutrality

A university in New England has reduced its overall exposure to fossil fuels to less than 2% of its endowment as part of its initiative to transition its portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

03.04.21