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Passive Equity
Illinois Plan Makes Passive Equity Mgr. Hire

The manager will handle a nearly $5 billion Russell 3000 Index portfolio for the plan.

03.24.22
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Investors Interest In Diverse Managers Not Reflected In Hires: Poll

Investors need more education or policy frameworks to implement this approach, according to the firm.

03.24.22
ESG
SEC Considering Proposal For Companies To Disclose Climate-Risks, Emissions

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule changes that would require companies to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports this week.

03.24.22
Announcements
Western University More Than Doubles Endowment

A university in the West has completed a fundraising campaign to nearly double its endowment.

03.24.22
People Moves
Investment Manager Snags Foundation Portfolio Mgr.

An investment manager has hired a portfolio manager from a major endowment to serve as v.p. of manager research.

03.24.22
Asset Study/Review
New England Institution Considering A/A Changes; Adds Global, Int’l Equity Mgrs.

The institution will consider increasing its target to private equity through the reduction of its allocation to hedge funds as it looks to increase its return.

03.24.22
Absolute Return
Great Lakes Institution Slates VC, Absolute Return Commitments

A university in the Great Lakes region will consider making venture capital and absolute return commitments with new managers within its long-term portfolio at its board meeting today.

03.24.22
People Moves
New England Plan Hires Investments Head

A foundation based in New England has hired a head of investments.

03.24.22
People Moves
International Asset Manager Appoints Alternative Alpha Research Head

Netherlands-based firm added a head of alternative alpha research to lead the research and development of innovative alpha insights and next-generation investment strategies.

03.24.22
Surveys/Studies
Students Increasing Pressure On Endowments To Divest From Fossil Fuels: Report

Students and university trustees differ on understandings of what endowments represent, but integration of ESG strategies could reconcile them.

03.24.22