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Ariel Investments Appoints Two New Board Members

Ariel Investments, LLC (“Ariel” or “the firm”), a global value-based asset management firm, announced today the appointment of Fazal Merchant, Former Co-CEO of Tanium Inc., and Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), to its Board of Directors.

03.24.21
Searches And Hires
Western Foundation Issues Consultant RFP

A foundation in the West has issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant or discretionary manager for two of its investment pools.

03.24.21
Industry News
Midwestern Foundation Searching For Investment Officer

A foundation in the Midwest is searching for an investment officer to help oversee and manage its endowment.

03.24.21
Industry News
Midwest Foundation Seeks Investment Analyst

A foundation based in the Midwest is looking to hire an analyst to help provide operational and investment analysis for its investment portfolio.

03.24.21
Surveys/Studies
Higher Education Institutions Demand Advisor, Consultant Services For Retirement Plans: Report

Advisors and consultants sought for more investment options and retirement readiness planning.

03.24.21
Asset Study/Review
Illinois Plan Adjusts Target Allocations

The largest change was a 5% reduction to the plan’s multi-sector credit allocation.

03.24.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Texas Plan Issues Investment Consultant RFP

Plan has issued an RFP for general investment and private assets consulting services after postponing a previous search in 2018.

03.24.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mid-Atlantic Plan Completes Consultant Search

Plan retained both private credit and hedge fund consultants following a search conducted last year.

03.24.21
Industry News
Midwest Plan Casts Net For Senior Investment Officer

The plan is seeking a senior investment officer as it looks to fill out its investment team following recent departures.

03.24.21
Asset Study/Review
New England Plan Tweaks Asset Allocation

The plan amended its strategic asset allocation targets and added a new asset class at a meeting today.

03.24.21