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Surveys/Studies
E&Fs Must Bolster Investment Staffs To Support Planned Alts Allocation Increases: Report

Endowments and foundations’ have seen substantial asset growth in recent years, “straining the system, including investment staff, IT, and various support functions,” but 71% of surveyed cios said they did not need to add more personnel.

09.29.22
In The News
Brightwood Announces Appointment Of Kristan O’Connor As Managing Director

This news comes on the heels of Brightwood expanding its Risk and Underwriting groups this past April with the appointment of Frederick Jelks and Chris Halajian.

09.29.22
Alternatives
Great Plains Fund Eyes Alts. Allocation Build-Out

The fund is looking to build out its alternatives allocations to align its portfolio with a new strategic asset allocation approved in June.

09.29.22
People Moves
Sustainability Consultant Launches New York Office

The real assets sustainability consultant’s new office will seek to tap demand for ESG consulting in North America.

09.29.22
People Moves
Midwest University Appoints New Trustees

The new trustees, which are responsible for general oversight and management of the institution, including protection and enhancement of assets, include two investment professionals.

09.29.22
People Moves
Venture Capital Firm Hires Principal

The principal will focus on domestic investments with a focus on early-stage companies.

09.29.22
People Moves
Midwest Higher Education Program CIO Departing

The cio is stepping down from the role to pursue another opportunity in the area.

09.29.22
Fixed-Income
California Nonprofit Hires Fixed-Income Managers Following RFQ

The nonprofit hired new and existing fixed-income managers to help manage four of its investment pools after issuing an RFQ last year due to the contract expirations of its incumbent providers.

09.29.22
Fixed-Income
Western Fund Hires Fixed-Income Managers

The fund hired 14 fixed-income managers, including four new firms, to handle a portion of its portfolio after issuing an RFQ last year due to the contract expirations of the incumbent providers.

09.29.22
People Moves
Wealth Mgmt. Firm Appoints Senior Portfolio Advisor

The advisor will provide investment advice to clients in the Greater New York area.

09.29.22