Harvard Endowment Gets New Board Members
Former Federal Reserve governor Jeremy Stein and Canyon Partners co-CEO Joshua Friedman have joined the board of Harvard Management Company.
Newsmakers
The Changing of the Guard at Casey Quirk
Now more Quirk than Casey, younger co-founder Kevin Quirk takes over the chairmanship from John Casey, who is transitioning to a senior advisor.
Dallas Police & Fire Pension Names Inaugural CIO
James Perry, currently assistant CIO for the Texas Tech’s endowment, has been tapped to lead the deeply underfunded pension plan.
Back to School: Norway SWF Offers Internships
Norges Bank is looking for “high achievers” to work alongside Norway’s wealth fund.
AP3 CIO to Exit as Reform Looms
Kerim Kaskal will leave at the end of October to establish his own asset management firm.
Asset International, Parent Company of Chief Investment Officer, Appoints New CEO
Joel Mandelbaum, formerly of Wall Street Systems, has been named CEO and President.
Market Reads Fed Hike Delay in FOMC Minutes
A September increase in US interest rates is looking too early for some.
A Revamped Team for Vanderbilt Endowment
The investment office has added eight new hires over the past two years, including a CIO.
Indiana Pension System CIO Leaves for Foundation
David Cooper will lead the $3 billion Purdue Research Foundation upon leaving the $30.2 billion retirement system in September.
De-Risking Pioneer Named UK Wealth Fund Guru
The Mayor of London has appointed Edi Truell to lead his vision of a citizens’ wealth fund.
Amundi CIO Joins 300 Club
The iconoclastic think tank inducts its 17th member.
Farmers Insurance Names Karyn Williams as CIO
The current head of insurance investments is expected to lead all investment operations effective September 1.
Ex-Stanford CEO John Powers Joins Credit Suisse
Powers has been tapped to lead the Swiss bank’s hedge fund-buying business just months after leaving the $25 billion endowment.
NY State Teachers’ Taps Insider as PE Chief
After 12 years with the $109 billion fund, Gerald Yahoudy has moved up to managing director of private equity.
PGGM Turns Heat Up on Remuneration Practices
One of Europe’s biggest asset owners wants to set a new standard for salaries and bonuses in the financial and corporate worlds.