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Wallace reflects on the lessons of rebalancing the portfolio amidst collapsing markets during March 2020, the challenge of scaling alternative strategies at $50 billion, and why the rise of passive investing may paradoxically create opportunities for fundamental investors. He draws on wisdom from his mentor David Swensen’s emphasis on first-principles thinking, the importance of relationships as well as rigorous quantitative work, and the courage required to stand alone when your analysis demands it.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $590 million to at least 14 historically Black colleges and universities this year to grow their endowments.
Momentum surrounding environmental, social and governance efforts has slowed in the last two years among managers providing data to a recent study from an investment consulting firm.
The institution hired a managing director, head of corporate development to lead its strategy for engaging and integrating investment advisory teams.
The hire for the newly created executive role will oversee the foundation’s mission investments.
Th state treasurer’s office is searching for a manager of alternative investments to help oversee an impact investment vehicle and an infrastructure fund.
The institution issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant to provide non-discretionary advisory services for its investment portfolios totaling more than $100 million in assets.
The university has more than tripled its investment in a bitcoin exchange traded fund within its endowment in recent months.
The university reupped with existing real assets and private equity managers within endowment fund in the first half of the year.
The foundation is searching for investment analysts to focus on public equity and private investments within its investment portfolio.