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Investment-Related Expenses Rise: Callan Survey
Investment-related expenses for institutional investors have increased by 14% over the past four
02.26.09
Domestic Equity Real Estate Small-Cap
California Reviews Portfolios, Discusses 2009 Opportunities
The University of California summarized portfolio reviews for its $5 billion endowment that took
02.26.09
Domestic Equity
Miss. Fund Seeks Large-Cap Value Info
The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program is seeking information from domestic
02.26.09
Alternatives ESG Private Equity
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Makes First P.E. Investment For MRI Program
The $8 billion W.K. Kellogg Foundation made a maiden private equity investment of $500,000 in
02.26.09
Domestic Equity
San Diego Foundation Replaces Equity Manager
The $196 million San Diego Foundation went passive with part of its equity portfolio, replacing
02.26.09
Industry News Hedge Funds Alternatives
Commonfund May Be Closing Absolute Return Fund
Institutional money manager and advisor Commonfund appears to be closing its absolute return
02.26.09
Industry News
Carnegie Mellon, Pitt Sue Manager Over Trading Suspension
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have filed a joint lawsuit against
02.26.09
Industry News People Moves
Brandeis Names Interim CIO
Alison Svizzero, director of non-marketable alternatives at Brandeis University, was named interim
02.26.09
Industry News
F&E’s Second Worst In Returns In Q4, Says Mercer
The median foundation and endowment lost 13.7% in the fourth quarter of 2008, trailing corporate
02.26.09
Industry News
Small Foundations Will Reduce Grants, Change Allocations, Survey Says
Market losses in 2008 will compel more than 60% of U.S. foundations to significantly reduce grants,
02.26.09