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Surveys/Studies Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
NY Nonprofit Seeks Consultant for Review
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an investment consultant to review its investment policy for its
11.10.11
Alternatives Surveys/Studies Real Assets
Wayne State To Undertake Asset Study; Nearing Decision on Real Assets
The $252 million Wayne State University endowment will undertake an asset study with investment
11.10.11
Fixed-Income Surveys/Studies
Maine System Conducting Asset Review; Makes Operating Portfolio Hires
The University of Maine System is currently conducting an asset allocation review, according to
11.10.11
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Canadian School Hires New Consultant
The approximately $900 million University of Victoria hired Towers Watson as its new investment
11.10.11
Hedge Funds Alternatives Fixed-Income
Indiana Hires Absolute Return Managers
Indiana University hired PIMCO and Loomis, Sayles & Co. to handle absolute return strategies for
11.10.11
Fixed-Income
Alabama Fund Hires Fixed-Income Mgrs. For Cash Pool
The Alabama State Treasurer’s Office hired a trio of domestic fixed-income managers for its $3
11.10.11
Industry News People Moves
Northwestern Appoints Manager of Private Investments
Neil Shah has joined the Northwestern University investment office as a manager of private
11.10.11
Industry News People Moves
Stevens Hires Investment Professional
Elizabeth Shelton has joined Stevens Institute of Technology as assistant v.p. for investments and
11.10.11
Industry News Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Mercer's Crosby Discusses Implemented Consulting, Challenges Facing Nonprofits
Mercer’s Sue Crosby, a new partner hired to assist the firm’s strategic efforts to expand its
11.10.11
Industry News
Endowment Returns Rise For FY2011, Study Says
Endowment returns among U.S. colleges and universities averaged 19.8% for the fiscal year ending
11.10.11