The university established new investment lineups with new and existing managers for its 457(b) and 403(b) plans following a review from its general investment consultant and a retirement advisory committee.
The Santa Monica, Calif.-based outsourced cio firm is overweight on asset classes that capitalize on a strong U.S. economy buoyed by strong economic and consumer activity.
The firm recently added a new member to its business development team to support its deal origination efforts and focus on building relationships with corporate sellers.
The plan hired a new general investment consultant in the second quarter after conducting a search for the services last year due to the contract expiration of the incumbent provider, which submitted a proposal.
The associate director will contribute to investment decisions across the portfolio, with a focus on private asset classes, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital real estate and natural resources.
The system expects to receive a recommendation from its general investment consultant to reinvest funds at a future board meeting after approving the termination of a hedge fund manager last week.
The university is conducting a review of its asset allocations alongside its general investment consultant as it typically conducts a study every three years.
The firm has filled its ceo role through an internal succession plan following the retirement of its president and ceo at the end of August after 13 years in the role.