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Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Northeast Pension Plan Terminates Equity Mgr.; Discloses Commitments

The pension plan liquidated an international equity mandate and made $1.8 billion in total commitments in September.

11.21.23
People Moves
MCB Names President

She joins from one of the firm’s operating partners.

11.21.23
Target Date Funds
Colo. 457 Plan Hires New Target Date Fund Mgr.

The plan replaced its target date fund manager due to the firm’s underperformance.

11.21.23
Trends
Market Timing Is Wrong Approach To Portfolio Construction For E&Fs, Focus Should Be On Long-Term Opportunities: Consultant

Regardless of whether inflation continues to slow or the global economy steers clear of a recession, endowments and foundations should not base portfolio construction on market timing but instead focus on longer-term areas of opportunity like private equity and international equities, according to one consulting firm.

11.21.23
MRI/Social Investments
Canadian Manager Closes Sustainable Fund

The firm has completed an initial close of its fund targeting sustainably managed forestlands with more than $200 million in commitments.

11.21.23
Infrastructure
BlackRock Holds First Close Of Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund

The global asset manager has raised approximately $1 billion for an energy transition infrastructure fund.

11.21.23
People Moves
Investment Manager Hires MD To Lead DEI Investment Strategies

The firm has hired a managing director to oversee its DEI investment portfolio and HBCU investment strategy.

11.21.23
People Moves
New England University Adds Principal To Investment Team

The university added a principal to its investment team in the third quarter to focus on real estate investments.

11.21.23
Private Equity
Southern University System Considers New Private Equity Mgr.

The university was slated to approve a buyout private equity commitment to a new manager within its endowment at its meeting last week.

11.21.23
People Moves
Midwest College Hires New Finance Head

The college hired a new v.p. for business and finance and cfo to oversee its finances and help manage its endowment after its previous finance head retired in May.

11.21.23