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MRI/Social Investments
Ivy League University Adopts Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Investment Strategy

An Ivy League institution has adopted a new investment strategy to reduce the net greenhouse gas emissions from its endowment investments to zero by 2050.

04.14.21
Hedge Funds
New England Plan Concludes HF Partner Search

The plan hired a firm that will help build a direct hedge fund portfolio.

04.14.21
Industry News
Northeast Plan Divests From Seven Oil Sands Companies

The decision is part of the plan’s broader review of energy sector investments that face significant climate risk.

04.14.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Florida City Plans Make Emerging Markets Equity Hire

Both plans hired an emerging markets equity manager in January.

04.14.21
Small-Cap
New England Plan Makes Small-Cap Value Hire; Watching HFoFs

The plan made a small-cap equity manager switch and is watching its hedge fund-of-fund managers.

04.14.21
Alternatives
Mid-Atlantic Plan Discloses Recent Commitments

A Mid-Atlantic plan disclosed $650 million in new commitments at its investment advisory committee meeting today.

04.14.21
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest City Reissues Investment Mgr. RFP

A Midwestern city has reopened its search for a firm to manage its investment portfolio.

04.14.21
People Moves
J.P. Morgan Loses Bond PM

Her responsibilities have been assumed by other team members, a spokesperson said.

04.14.21
In The News
U.S. SEC Review Of Socially Responsible Funds Finds 'Potentially Misleading' Claims

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said it has found “potentially misleading” claims and inadequate controls around investing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in a review of investment advisors and funds.

04.13.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Midwest Fire Plan Approves EME Mgr. Replacement

The plan made a hire in its shortlist search to replace an incumbent that closed in 2020.

04.13.21