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Georgia Teacher Pensions To Allow 'Alternative Investments' With Senate Bill

The Georgia Senate passed a bill Feb. 25 that would allow the state teacher retirement fund to invest in “alternative investments” that critics view as potentially too risky.

02.27.20
Alternatives
Northeast Plan Approves Up To $500 Million In New Commitments

A Northeastern pension plan approved new private investment commitments this week.

02.27.20
Alternatives
Midwest Plan Adds Infrastructure, Private Markets Commitments

A Midwestern pension plan added new infrastructure and private markets commitments this week.

02.27.20
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Investing In Diversity: HBCUs Discuss Aligning Mission With Endowments

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), representing more than $2 billion in endowment assets, have the opportunity to raise awareness and bring change to the underrepresentation of diverse-owned investment managers in the approximately $70 trillion asset management industry, allocators and industry experts said.

02.27.20
Industry News
Ivy League Endowments 2019 Performance Provides Lesson About Private Equity

Performance of Ivy League endowments in 2019 provides a broader lesson about private equity, according to a recent report.

02.27.20
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian University To Reduce Carbon Footprint Of Endowment, Pension Portfolios

A Canadian university plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its endowment and pension investment portfolios over the next decade.

02.27.20
ESG
University Endowments Steer From Tradition, Enhance Returns With Sustainable Strategies: Report

Most endowments adopting sustainable strategies met performance targets.

02.27.20
Industry News
Asset Manager Names New Board Member

An asset management firm has appointed a new member to its board.

02.27.20
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
New England University Considers New Global Equity Allocation, Managers

A New England university is considering a new global equity allocation and managers this week.

02.27.20
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian Foundation Makes Social Impact Investment Investments

A Canadian foundation made two social impact investments as part of a search last year.

02.27.20