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First Sentier Names Senior Director

First Sentier Investors has hired a senior director to lead North American sales and client servicing for affiliate FSSA Investment Managers, an active emerging markets and Asia Pacific equity specialist.

09.23.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest University Considering New A/A

A university based in the Midwest is considering a new asset allocation for its endowment that would increase its exposure to private equity.

09.23.21
Alternatives
Midwest University Slates VC, RE Commitments

A university in the Midwest will consider venture capital and real estate commitments within its endowment during its board of regents meeting this week.

09.23.21
Asset Study/Review
Midwest Foundation Adjusts A/A

A foundation based in the Midwest recently adjusted its asset allocation targets, shifting toward equity and away from fixed-income.

09.23.21
Industry News
Mid-Atlantic University Hires Next CFO

A university in the Mid-Atlantic region has appointed its next cfo to handle all aspects of its financial management following a search from earlier this year.

09.23.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
New England University Invests In Int’l Equity Index Fund

A university in New England approved investing in an international equity index fund within its endowment at its investment committee meeting last month.

09.23.21
Alternatives
Southern University Adds VC, HF Investments

A university in the South approved adding venture capital and hedge fund investments to its endowment and a hedge fund investment to its operating pool at its investment committee meeting this month.

09.23.21
Administrator/Record Keeper
Southwestern 529 Plan Seeks Program Manager

A Southwestern 529 plan has issued an RFP seeking a program manager for its advisor-sold plan.

09.22.21
Risk Parity
Midwest Plan Authorizes Defensive Equity Search

A Midwestern pension plan authorized a defensive equity search at today’s board meeting.

09.22.21
Absolute Return
Midwest Plan Issues Absolute Return RFP

The plan is seeking several absolute return managers for a yet to be determined allocation.

09.22.21