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Cambridge Associates Hires DEI Head

Cambridge Associates has appointed Melinda Wright as global head of diversity, equity and inclusion.

11.03.21
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Meketa Continues Virtual Emerging & Diverse Mgr. Research Days

Meketa Investment Group met with 52 emerging and diverse investment managers across public and private markets at its latest dedicated research day held on Oct. 7.

11.03.21
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Investors Expand Approach To Promoting Diversity: Cerulli Report

Foundations and endowments are broadening their approach to promoting diversity and inclusion beyond hiring diverse-owned asset managers, according to a new report from Cerulli Associates.

11.03.21
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Los Angeles City Employees Holds Emerging Manager Symposium

The $22.6 billion Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System hosted its first emerging manager symposium on Oct. 20.

11.03.21
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Women GPs Discuss Importance Of Mentorships In Raising Capital

Several women GPs in the private equity and venture capital space discussed the im­portance of their mentor relationships and advice when raising capital during Fairview Capital Partners’ Fearless Investors virtual event held on Oct. 13.

11.03.21
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Women LPs Discuss Barriers, Approaches To Capital For Female GPs

Different types of biases and a tendency for LPs to allocate to larger managers are just some of the barriers keeping women GPs from accessing capital, according to a pan­el of women LPs at Fairview Capital Part­ners’ Fearless Investors virtual event held on Oct. 13.

11.03.21
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US Senators Urge SEC To Adopt DEI Recommendations

Almost two dozen U.S. senators have signed a letter supporting the approval of diversi­ty, equity and inclusion recommendations submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

11.03.21
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California Commits To 100 Diverse Manager Meetings In 2022

The University of California is partnering with the Nation­al Association of Investment Companies to hear 100 pitches from diverse investment man­agers across public and private asset classes in the first half of 2022.

11.03.21
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GlobeFlex Emerging Markets Strategy Takes Top Spot In Q3

Emerging markets equity manager GlobeFlex Capital took the top spot in a third quarter where the majority of managers posted negative re­turns, according to EMM’s newest quarterly return report.

11.03.21
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Standards Board Looks To Provide SPARK For Emerging Managers

The Standards Board for Alternative Investments has launched a dedicated program for emerging managers.

10.06.21