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Mid-Cap Value Manager Fairpointe Capital Closed

Woman-owned investment manager Fairpointe Capital has closed.

01.12.22
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Diverse-Owned Firms AUM Growth Remains Stagnant: Knight

Diverse-owned invest­ment firms manage 1.4% of total U.S. assets under management, according to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, nearly identical to the figure from the organi­zations’ previous 2019 study.

01.12.22
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Foundation Boards Struggle Finding Diverse Candidates: Report

Foundation boards are struggling to promote diversity among their members, according to a recent survey from Commonfund Institute and the Council on Foundations.

01.12.22
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ILPA Releases Updated DDQ & Diversity Metrics Template

The Institutional Limited Partners Association released updated ver­sions of its Due Diligence Questionnaire and Diversity Metrics Tem­plate last month.

12.01.21
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LMCG U.S. Value Team Spins Out

The five-member U.S. value equity team from LMCG In­vestments has been spun out of the firm to create Leeward Investments, according to a client letter.

12.01.21
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Next Callan Connects Scheduled

Callan will hold its next Callan Connects event for diverse and emerging managers on Dec. 9.

12.01.21
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Granahan Receives Minority Investment

Granahan Investment Management has received a minori­ty investment from Kudu Investment Management, the firms announced.

12.01.21
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NAIC Hires Partnerships Director

The National Association of Investment Companies hired Ma­rissa Mahoney as director of partnerships and alliances effec­tive Nov. 15.

12.01.21
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Endowments Eyeing Diverse-Owned Mgrs., ESG & Impact: Survey

Many endowments plan to increase their allocations to diverse-owned managers and make ESG and impact investing a priority next year as they share an “over­all tenor of optimism” heading into 2022 in the wake of double digit 2021 returns, according to a new survey.

12.01.21
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Commonfund DEI Report Shows Progress, Work Remaining

Commonfund has increased its allocations to diverse managers in 2021 compared to 2016, according to its inaugural Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Report.

12.01.21