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Alternatives
Western Fund Adds Secondary PE, EM Debt Strategies

A state fund based in the West added secondary private equity and emerging market debt investments to its portfolio last week.

08.12.21
Industry News
F.L.Putnam Acquires Atrato Advisors

F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company has acquired alternative investment research and advisory firm Atrato Advisors, the firm announced.

08.12.21
Daily Feed
New England College Seeks Investments Director In Team Buildout

A college in New England is searching for a director of investments to help oversee its endowment as its new cio builds out an investment team and investment office.

08.12.21
Industry News
Mercer Names Sustainable Research Head

Appointee will assume the new role at the firm in May.

08.12.21
Alternatives
Midwest University Considering A/A Changes; Adds Crypto, VC Investments

A university based in the Midwest is considering increasing its endowment’s target allocation to growth assets, including private equity, venture capital and public equity.

08.12.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mid-Atlantic Community Foundation Retains Discretionary Advisor Following Search

A community foundation in the Mid-Atlantic region retained its discretionary investment advisor earlier this year following a search from 2020 to evaluate the marketplace.

08.12.21
People Moves
Outsourced CIO Adds Investment Ops Director From Northeast Foundation

An outsourced cio has hired a director of investment operations to oversee all investment administration related functions, including performance reporting, operational due diligence and client onboarding.

08.12.21
Asset Study/Review
Western University Revises IPS, Permits Direct Real Estate Investments

A university in the West revised the investment policy for its endowment in the first quarter, eliminating its alternative investment allocation range and authorizing direct investment in real estate.

08.12.21
Industry News
Midwest Medical Center Searches For Senior Investment Analyst

A medical center based in a Midwestern state is searching for a senior investment analyst to focus on its private capital portfolios.

08.12.21
People Moves
New York Nonprofit Adds Investment Staffers As Part Of Team Buildout

A foundation in New York has hired new investment staffers as part of a buildout of its investment team following significant departures last year.

08.12.21