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MRI/Social Investments
Canadian University Board Supports Divesting Endowment From Fossil Fuels

A Canadian university’s board of governors agreed to express support for divesting its endowment from fossil fuels last week.

12.11.19
Private Equity
Northeastern University Approves Private Equity Commitments; Redeems HF Managers

A Northeastern university approved private equity commitments and hedge fund manager redemptions at its October investment meeting.

12.11.19
Searches And Hires Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Pennsylvania University Hires Discretionary Investment Consultant

A Pennsylvania-based university has hired a discretionary investment consultant.

12.11.19
Alternatives Fixed-Income Real Assets
Midwest Plan Hires New Private Equity Consultant

A Midwestern pension plan hired a new private equity consultant this week.

12.11.19
Daily Feed
Northeastern University Conducting Investment Analyst Search

A Northeastern university is searching for an investment analyst to work on both the investment and operational sides of its endowment.

12.11.19
Industry News
Western University Searching For Investment Staffer

A West Coast university is looking for an investment staff member to assist in the oversight and management of its multi-billion dollar endowment.

12.11.19
Industry News
West Coast Foundation Leader Departs

A West Coast foundation’s top executive will leave the organization.

12.11.19
Industry News
Pacific Life Appoints Institutional Division Head

Brian Woolfolk has been appointed head of Pacific Life Insurance Co.’s new institutional division.

12.11.19
Surveys/Studies
Study Reveals Negotiated Fees For Institutional Investors: Callan

Pressure to lower fees on traditional active management along with smaller average mandate sizes and a move toward private markets have brought on a decline in active investment manager fees when compared to published fees.

12.11.19
Industry News
Sequoia Capital Hires Partner

Konstantine Buhler joined Sequoia Capital as a partner on Dec. 2.

12.11.19