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RiskMetrics Acquires Innovest
RiskMetrics has acquired Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, the firm announced today. The
02.19.09
Domestic Equity
CalPERS Adds Senior PM For Housing Program; Feckner Re-Elected
James Lasher has been named senior portfolio manager of the real estate housing program at the $171
02.19.09
Equity ESG
Hampshire College Looks to Replace SRI Manager
The $33 million Hampshire College endowment is searching for a new manager to handle a socially
02.19.09
Domestic Equity Alternatives Surveys/Studies
Texas Tech Approves Global Asset Class; Makes Hires
The approximately $700 million Texas Tech University endowment has approved an allocation to a new
02.19.09
Alternatives Fixed-Income Real Assets
Concordia Discusses Opportunistic Investments
The $60 million Concordia College endowment has been discussing opportunistic investments in senior
02.19.09
Fixed-Income
Oregon College Seeks Info From Bond Managers
Portland Community College in Oregon is seeking information from fixed-income firms regarding the
02.19.09
Domestic Equity Alternatives Non-U.S. & Global Fixed-Income
Idaho Delays Alts. Discussions; To Interview Emerging Markets, Mid-Cap Finalists
The $815 million Idaho Endowment Investment Board has decided to delay its discussions on
02.19.09
Surveys/Studies Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Hawaii Brings On New Consultant
The University of Hawaii endowment hired Morgan Stanley Investment Consulting Services as its new
02.19.09
ESG
CCT Makes SRI Hire
The $1.59 billion Chicago Community Trust invested $5 million in a socially responsible investment
02.19.09
Industry News People Moves
Alma V.P. Departs for Ferris State
Jerry Scoby has been named v.p. of finance and administration at Ferris State University, the Grand
02.19.09