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Commonfund Expands Diverse Mgr. Definition Beyond Ownership

Commonfund has broadened its definition of diverse managers beyond ownership to also include members of the investment team as well as those receiving a share of the firm’s profits effective July 1.

09.07.22
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Georgetown’s Female & Minority Representation Remains Static

The diversity of Georgetown University’s approximately $2.5 billion endowment remains static year-over-year despite the addition of five new U.S.-based managers and the elimination of two other firms, according to a new report.

09.07.22
LACERS Releases Inaugural Investment Manager Diversity Study
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LACERS Releases Inaugural Investment Manager Diversity Study

The $22.9 billion Los Angeles City Employees Retire­ment System has released its inaugural investment manager organization diversity study, according to au­dio of its Aug. 23 board meeting.

09.07.22
Community Foundations Increasing Diverse Mgr. Hires
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Community Foundations Increasing Diverse Mgr. Hires

Community foundations are increasingly hiring or considering hiring diverse managers for their portfolios, according to a recent survey.

08.03.22
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Prime Buchholz DEI Data & Scoring Yielding Results

Investment consultant Prime Buchholz continues to increase the number of diverse managers it recommends to institutional clients.

08.03.22
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Dartmouth Releases Inaugural Manager Diversity Report

Dartmouth College has surveyed its approximately $8.5 billion endowment’s investment managers on the diversity characteristics of their organizations as part of its commitment to improving the diversity of the investment management industry, according to its inaugural investment manager diversity report.

08.03.22
U.S. Museum Impact Investing ‘Severely’ Lags E&Fs: Survey
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U.S. Museum Impact Investing ‘Severely’ Lags E&Fs: Survey

Interest in impact investing among U.S. museums is severely lagging compared to their higher education and foundation peers, however, a recent study finds there is room for improvement if more museums can get board and committee members to drive conversations on the impact investment space.

08.03.22
IDAC Hoping To Lead With Action At DEI Summit
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IDAC Hoping To Lead With Action At DEI Summit

The Investment Diversity Advisory Council is looking to lead with action instead of just talk during its National Summit on DEI to be held on Sept. 14 in Atlanta.

08.03.22
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Quadratic IVOL Strategy Tops In Q2

Offering a strategy focused on interest rate volatility and inflation hedging is a good place to be in today’s markets and Quadratic Capital Management was able to capitalize, taking home the spot as the top returning strategy in the second quarter, according to EMM’s first quarter return report.

08.03.22
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Failing Grade: Yale Declines To Provide Manager Diversity Data

The university began a diversity survey nearly 2 years ago but won’t release results.

08.03.22