Trends

MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic Foundation To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A foundation in the Mid-Atlantic region will divest its endowment from existing fossil fuel interests while refraining from future fossil fuel investments.

12.18.20
Trends
Investment Management Space Celebrating Holidays With A Virtual Twist

2020 seemingly moved at a snail’s pace and warp speed all at the same time and as the year of interminable days finally comes to a close, a number of firms in the industry are celebrating the holidays with a different twist than they did in years past – through virtual holiday parties.

12.17.20
Industry News
Institutions Trend Toward Private Assets, Active Management Amid Market Uncertainty: Survey

Investors make these changes as they wait for global economy to recover.

12.10.20
Announcements
BlackRock Acquiring Equity Index Manager

BlackRock has agreed to purchase an equity index manager for approximately $1 billion in cash.

11.25.20
Announcements
U.S. Sustainable Investment Sees Impressive Growth Among Managers, Foundations

Transparency in ESG investing from managers is expected to increase as assets under management in the sustainable investment space continue to well, according to recent research.

11.25.20
Announcements
Investors Confident In Sustainability Despite Challenges

The sophisticated demands of institutional investors continue to present challenges for the sustainable investment landscape as more allocators consider sustainability within their portfolio, according to new research.

11.19.20
Announcements
Western Foundation Creates Public-Private Partnership For Utility System

A foundation based in a Western state will lease its steam plant and utility system as part of a public-private partnership and invest a sizeable portion of the deal’s proceeds.

11.19.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Two Foundations Partner To Improve Investment Industry Diversity And Transparency

Two Midwestern foundations have partnered with a financial technology firm to survey and assess the racial and gender diversity makeup of the U.S. asset management firms that invest their assets.

11.12.20
Surveys/Studies
Managers Increase ESG Integration For Portfolio Opportunities: Survey

Investors are seeking broader information around environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as they analyze investment opportunities and managers are increasing the use of ESG integration for client portfolios to boost asset growth, according to a recent survey.

11.12.20
Announcements
Ivy Endowments Underperform U.S. Stock And Bond Portfolio For Second Year In A Row: Research

All but one of the eight Ivy League endowments underperformed a 60/40 portfolio of U.S. domestic stocks and bonds in the 2020 fiscal year for the second consecutive year, according to recent research.

11.05.20