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Equity
Southern University Hires New Equity Manager

A Southern University hired a new equity manager at its recent investment committee meeting.

03.26.20
Industry News
Western Foundation Pausing Search For Director Of Investments

A Western foundation is pausing its search for a director of investments due to the coronavirus pandemic.

03.26.20
Industry News
Investment Manager Appoints New CEO

Impact investment manager has named a new ceo.

03.26.20
MRI/Social Investments
Midwestern University To Divest From Fossil Fuels

A Midwestern university will divest its endowment from fossil fuel investments in the next three years.

03.26.20
COVID-19 News
Consultants, Plans Discuss Importance Of Shoring Up Short-Term To Take Advantage Of Future Opportunities

Investment consultants are recommending institutions focus on shoring up their immediate needs and maintaining the status quo in the short-term while preparing to be able to capitalize on upcoming investment opportunities the coronavirus pandemic will provide long-term investors.

03.25.20
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Exploring Reinsurance

A Northeastern institution is evaluating reinsurance managers as it considered an increase to its exposure in the asset class.

03.25.20
Fixed-Income
Midwest Plan Adds Fixed-Income, Direct Lending Investments

A Midwestern pension plan added fixed-income and direct lending investments at last week’s board meeting.

03.25.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
New York Plan Seeking Investment Consultant

A New York-based pension fund has begun a search for a general investment consultant for its defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

03.25.20
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast DC Plan Seeks Investment Consultant

A West Coast deferred compensation plan has issued an RFP seeking an investment consultant.

03.25.20
Private Equity
Illinois Plan Makes Private Equity Hires

A pension plan in Illinois has concluded its private equity manager search by hiring two firms.

03.25.20