Despite Headwinds, Institutions See Opportunities
Private market returns have come down off the highs, but institutional investors are keeping the faith.
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Asset Management Culture
Tufts Names Craig Smith as Next CIO
The investing veteran has been interim chief since Sally Dungan’s death a year ago.
Index-Besotted Institutions Miss Out on Good Deal: Stock Pickers
Sure, passive beats active hollow overall, but ferreting out the market beaters is worth it. Some pension funds heartily agree, some really don’t.
Asset Allocation
Stanford, Princeton Endowments Return 5.6% Each in 2020
The New Jersey school ends the year among the bottom half of Ivy League endowments.
Market Moves
Pension Investing Strategies for a W-Shaped Recovery
If this is the calm between the storms, plan sponsors should consider adjusting their tactics.
People Moves Roundup
Cambridge Associates promotes two longtime leaders, State Street gets a new COO, and more.
Research
Report: Institutional Investors Should Explore Crypto Investing
Cambridge Associates says despite volatility, cryptoasset industry is developing, not faltering.
Risk
Michigan Endowment Returns 10.7%
Board of regents approves new model portfolio for 2019 fiscal year.
Newsmakers
University of Louisville Sues Former President over Endowment Losses
James Ramsey, four others are accused of enriching themselves while depleting the endowment.
Lack of Hedging Threatens Pensions Recent Improvements
Report says sponsors must be aware of three new kinds of risk.
Risk
IRS’ Delay in Implementing Mortality Tables Affects Pension Decisions
Move means plan contributions, PBGC premiums may rise.
Asset Allocation
National Geographic Society Dedicates $50M of Endowment to Impact Investments
Cambridge Associates’ CA Capital Management will manage the nonprofit’s impact investment program.
Cambridge Associates Expands Senior Pension Team
Jeff Blazek rejoins firm as a managing director and chief investment officer within the firm’s pension practice.