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Cal Increases Assets Managed By Diverse-Owned Firms By 10%

The University of California’s allocation to diverse-owned partners across its $18 billion endowment and $80 billion pen­sion increased by approximately 10% to $21.4 billion of its actively managed as­sets, according to its 2022 Diversified Returns report.

10.04.23
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CAPTRUST Lays Out First Steps For Nonprofits To Improve Diversity

The nonprofit sector is the third largest employer in the U.S. and is looking to cul­tivate more inclusivity amongst its ranks at a time when more than two thirds of pub­lic and private foundations, 68%, consider diversity, equity and inclusion a priority for their organizations, according to CAP­TRUST Financial Advisors.

10.04.23
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Featuring recent news from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Ariel Investments and Ativo Capital Management.

09.13.23
Meketa Announces Next Emerging Mgr. Research Day
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Meketa Announces Next Emerging Mgr. Research Day

Meketa Investment Group will hold its next emerging and diverse manager research day for public and private markets in October, the firm announced.

09.13.23
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Medalist Partners, Semper Capital Mgmt. Broaden Partnership

The Semper Capital Management team will transition to Medalist Partners as the firms expand their partnership in the structured credit space, the New York-based firms announced.

09.13.23
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Workforce Diversity Critical In Thriving PE Industry: McKinsey

Private equity and alternative investments remained a significant aspect of the economy despite a challenging fundraising environment in 2022, pointing to the importance of the professionals and talent in charge of how capital is deployed.

09.13.23
Zevin Asset Managment Adds Grace Capital CIO To Team
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Zevin Asset Managment Adds Grace Capital CIO To Team

Zevin Asset Management has bolstered its investment team with the addition of Grace Capital CIO Catherine Faddis.

09.13.23
SURS Emerging Mgr. Program Evolves With Fund Opportunity Set
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SURS Emerging Mgr. Program Evolves With Fund Opportunity Set

Few limited partners were starting emerg­ing manager programs after the Global Fi­nancial Crisis, but two industry allies got on the same page and partnered to invest in an opportunity-rich segment in the growing private equity market.

09.13.23
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Georgetown’s Diverse Mgr. Representation Moves Back Over 25%

Diverse investment manager representation within George­town University’s approximately $3.3 billion endowment ticked up in 2023 but remains relatively 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.

09.13.23
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Smithsonian Has Nearly 40% Of Endowment With Diverse Mgrs.

The Smithsonian Institution has released its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report, disclosing that it has nearly 40% of its domes­tic assets under management invested with minority- and wom­en-owned investment managers.

09.13.23