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Core-Plus
Midwest Plan Approves Core-Plus Bond Mgr. Search, HFoFs Termination

The plan approved a core-plus fixed-income manager search and terminated its hedge fund-of-funds mandate as the result of a new asset allocation policy.

02.16.23
Private Equity
Southern Plan Slates PE FoFs Searches

The plan authorized two private equity fund-of-funds searches and terminated two managers within its diversified strategies portfolio as the result of a new asset allocation policy.

02.16.23
Industry News
Northleaf Closes Third Secondaries Fund With $1.3B

Northleaf Secondary Partners III is more than 60% larger than the firm’s predecessor fund.

02.16.23
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Northeast Plan Axes Global Equity Manager

The plan terminated the manager in the third quarter due to performance.

02.16.23
Surveys/Studies
Active Equity Strategies Necessary For Long Recession Ahead: Survey

Stubborn levels of inflation and other factors like changing dynamics of geopolitics and global trade will make actively managed equities essential to navigating the market environment, according to a new survey.

02.16.23
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Managers Developing DEI Investments To Address Institutional Demand: Report

Social justice funds addressing diversity, equity and inclusion are gaining traction with a growing base of institutional investors, leading asset managers to develop and offer solutions that invest in companies and communities that support people of diverse backgrounds.

02.16.23
ESG
New England University Continues Pursuit Of Climate Solution Investments

The institution expects its exposure to climate transition solutions to exceed exposure to fossil fuels in the coming years as investment activity in climate transition ramps up and fossil fuel exposure winds down.

02.16.23
ESG
Midwest College Divesting From Fossil Fuels

The college announced it will eliminate all direct holdings of fossil fuel companies and will not make new investments in private funds that focus exclusively on oil and gas extraction.

02.16.23
People Moves
Investment Advisor Appoints Head Of Integration

The firm has appointed a senior v.p. as its head of integration and project management to oversee the firm’s integration of acquired companies.

02.16.23
People Moves
Venture Capital Firm Appoints Partner, Adds Three To Investment Team

The firm appointed a platform partner to coach portfolio companies and build and implement the firm’s internal technology stack on the heels of hiring three investment team members.

02.16.23