The firm hired its first head of ESG to build an ESG function and work with its investment teams to assess ESG risk and opportunities throughout the investment cycle.
The college is looking for a firm to assist with the potential refunding of general obligation bonds, assist in management of the financing process and closing the financing, among other responsibilities.
The fund will further discuss a potential oil hedging program at a future meeting after receiving an education on the intricacies of oil hedging from an investment manager at this week’s board meeting.
The college is searching for a director of investments as its current director is set to leave this month to join a Midwestern foundation with a focus on private investments.
The university selected a new investment to handle its pension plan last week following the issuance of an RFP in the first quarter for standard due diligence purposes.
The university has extended its deadline for proposals in its search for a retirement consultant to provide fiduciary governance for its retirement plans to early August from late July.