Caltech Hiring for Next CIO
Scott Richland, the California Institute of Technology’s current CIO, will step down in December after 14 years managing its endowment.
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Australia’s QIC Makes History With Shopping Mall Sale
The deal marks the first Australian investment by U.S.-based real estate manager Hines.
Duke Endowment Returns 8.0% in Fiscal 2024
Assets of the DUMAC rose to $11.9 billion at the end of June.
Deadline for PBGC Premiums Is Approaching
The due date for premiums is on October 15; roughly 450 plans still have the opportunity to recover $800 million in 2023 premiums.
Russell Investments Adds Heier to Lead Institutional Client Service
Previously at Verus Investments, Shelly Heier steps into a new role at Russell.
CDPQ, Nuveen Launch Sustainable Commercial Real Estate Financing Joint Venture
The $600 million program will provide energy efficiency, along with senior bridge and construction financing across the U.S.
Brown University Endowment Returns 11.3% in Fiscal 2024
Assets of the endowment grew to its record high of $7.2 billion at the end of June.
Surging Equities Fuel Japanese Pension Giant’s 23% Return in Fiscal 2023
GPIF’s domestic and foreign equity investments earned more than 40% each for the fiscal year that ended March 31.
Apollo Aims to Double AUM by 2029
During the firm’s investor day, CEO Mark Rowan laid out plans to achieve $1.5 trillion in managed assets, which include leaning into demand for private credit and retirement products.
AustralianSuper Grows US Team With Senior Hires
The fund announced senior appointments to its New York office as part of plans to double its U.S. staff.
Rest CIO Andrew Lill to Step Down
The first investment chief of the Australian superannuation fund will step down in November after more than four years in the post.
UConn Endowment Returns 12.1% in Fiscal 2024, Plans Major Fundraising
Assets of the university's endowment rose to $634 million, and the organization has set its sights on reaching $1.5 billion in the next 10 years.
UN Pension Fund Earns 13.7% Over 12 Months
The United Nations’ Joint Staff Pension Fund’s total asset value increased to $97.3 billion but did not meet its benchmark’s return.
Columbia Endowment Achieves 11.5% Return in Fiscal 2024
In the latest rebound for an Ivy League pension, assets of Columbia’s endowment rose to $14.8 billion.
Cerulli: Institutional Investors Shifting Away from Active Strategies ‘in Favor of Illiquid Private Markets’ Assets
Asset allocators and other investors are shifting their risk budgets away from active strategies, according to a report.