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Alternatives
Philadelphia University Eyes Private Equity, Real Assets

A Philadelphia-based university is looking to add private equity and real asset funds within its endowment for higher returns and diversification, according to an interview with NPNews.

07.25.19
Alternatives
Healthcare Sector Sustains Optimistic Outlook For 2019 Economy

Healthcare systems have worked to reduce their exposure to alternatives on the heels of the volatility that impacted the market in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to a recent survey from an investment consulting firm.

07.25.19
Daily Feed
Hedge Funds Face Growing ESG Demand From Endowments, Foundations

Hedge fund managers face increasing demands from asset owners who covet improved ESG reporting standards and increased commitment to ESG, a new study finds.

07.25.19
Daily Feed
Human Resources Firm Conducting Diversity Practices Survey

A Washington, D.C.-based human resources firm is conducting a new nonprofit diversity practices survey and is looking for input from social sector leaders, human resources and talent management experts.

07.24.19
In The News
Sonoco Terminates US Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Packaging company Sonoco’s board of directors has approved a plan to terminate the Sonoco US Pension Plan for Inactive Participants, effective Sept. 30.

07.24.19
In The News
Another California Pension Fund Falls Just Short Of Its Investment Return Target

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System just missed its target rate for annual investment returns, recording 6.8 percent for the fiscal year ending June 30.

07.24.19
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
NGO Conducting Asset Manager Search

A non-governmental organization has begun a search for asset managers to handle a total of $1.55 billion in assets.

07.24.19
People Moves
Canadian Firm Co-Founder To Retire At Year-End

A founder of a Montreal-based investment manager will retire at the end of 2019.

07.24.19
Administrator/Record Keeper Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary Deferred Compensation
Florida City Seeks Consultant To Assist With Administrator Search

A Florida city is seeking a consultant to assist with a plan administrator search for its deferred compensation plan.

07.24.19
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southwest Plan Concludes Investment Consultant Search

A pension plan in the Southwest has hired a new general investment consultant.

07.24.19