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MacArthur Appoints New Derivatives Head
The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation hired Buck Betten as its new manager of derivative
12.18.08
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EAI Adds Consulting and Research Staff
Institutional investment consulting firm Evaluation Associates has added staff in its consulting
12.18.08
Industry News
Madoff Scheme Leads To Losses For Nonprofits
Foundations and endowments affected by the alleged Ponzi scheme involving asset manager Bernard
12.18.08
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Denver-based Foundation Names New CFO
The Gill Foundation appointed Lauren Arnold as the organization’s new chief financial officer. She
12.18.08
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Geneva Seeks New Finance Head
Geneva College is seeking a new v.p. of business and finance following the departure of Rick
12.18.08
Industry News
Yale Endowment Falls An Estimated 25%
Yale University’s investment portfolio has fallen approximately 25% since June 30, according to a
12.18.08
Trends
Foundations Cite Concerns As They Cope With Struggling Economy
Small foundations are grappling with the unique balancing effect of liquidity concerns, budgeting
12.18.08
Domestic Equity
Hawaii To Seek Large-Cap Growth Managers
The $8.5 billion Hawaii Employees Retirement System will issue an RFI for large-cap growth managers
12.17.08
Domestic Equity Hedge Funds Small-Cap
SWIB Shuffles Assets Mix, To Begin Searching In '09
The $60 billion State of Wisconsin Investment Board has doubled its target allocation to
12.17.08
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Norwalk To Issue Consultant RFP
The $270 million Norwalk (Conn.) City Employees Pension System will issue an RFP for a general
12.17.08