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Real Estate Equity Non-U.S. & Global Fixed-Income
LSU Increases Allocation To Int’l, RE
The Louisiana State University Foundation approved changes to its asset allocation policy, allowing
06.05.08
Alternatives Surveys/Studies Private Equity
Art Institute Hires Consultant; Targets Greater Alternatives Allocation
The Art Institute of Chicago will undergo an asset study focusing on shifting towards greater
06.05.08
Industry News
Mixed Reactions For F&E’s Following Case’s Departure From EAI
Foundations and endowments that use consultant Evaluation Associates appear to have mixed reactions
06.05.08
Hedge Funds Alternatives
Nevada Selects Forester, Reviews GMO
The $200 million Nevada System of Higher Education selected Forester Capital to handle $13 million
06.05.08
Manager-of-Managers Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Santa Fe Foundation Picks Manager-of-Managers
The $5 million GROW Santa Fe Community College Foundation chose First Santa Fe Wealth Advisors to
06.05.08
Industry News People Moves Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Wurts Names Former Hammond Consultant As Research Head
Eric Petroff has joined Seattle-based consultant Wurts & Associates as its new director of
06.05.08
Industry News People Moves
NEPC Adds 2 To Alternative Research Group
Claire Woolston and Frank Barbarino have been hired as consultants in NEPC’s alternative asset
06.05.08
Industry News
Equity Returns Declined in FY2007 For Foundations, Study Shows
Equities lacked favorable returns in fiscal year 2007 among foundations, arguably due to struggling
06.05.08
Trends
Nonprofits Strive To Eliminate Potential For Conflicts
Nonprofits, under increasing scrutiny by the public and tax officials, have continued to take
06.05.08
Domestic Equity Hedge Funds Alternatives
Lansing Considering Maiden Hedge Fund Allocation
The $420 million Lansing (Mich.) Retirement System may create a 5% maiden allocation to hedge
06.04.08