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Surveys/Studies Equity Real Assets
Washington School Adopts New Investment Policy
The University of Puget Sound (Wash.) revised the investment policy for its $215 million
11.19.09
Alternatives Surveys/Studies
Houston In Process of Refining Investment Strats
The University of Houston endowment is in the process of carving out its plan for
11.19.09
Domestic Equity Fixed-Income Equity
Pennsylvania Tobacco Fund To Liquidate Equities For Commonwealth Shortfall
The $589 million Pennsylvania Tobacco Settlement Investment Board will draw a total of
11.19.09
Domestic Equity Fixed-Income
Illinois Hires Money Market Managers
The University of Illinois endowment hired DB Advisors and Wells Capital Management to
11.19.09
Industry News ESG
Studies Show SRI Is Related To Positive Financial Performance of Companies: Mercer
Analyses of sixteen academic studies show a majority found positive correlations between
11.19.09
Industry News People Moves
Jewish Foundation Names New Endowment Head
Mark Reisbaum was named to the new position of chief endowment officer of the Jewish
11.19.09
Industry News People Moves
Baylor Seeks Director of Investments
Baylor University is seeking a director of investments to assist in overseeing its over
11.19.09
Industry News
Commonfund Launches New Cash Management Platform
Institutional manager-of-managers Commonfund has officially launched its cash management
11.19.09
Industry News
Hall Capital Questions Conventional Model In White Paper
In an unconventional investment environment, taking a conventional asset allocation
11.19.09
Industry News Hedge Funds Alternatives
Former PIMCO Professionals Launch Absolute Return Fund
Harness Investment Management Group has launched an absolute return mutual fund that is
11.19.09