Tag: University of Michigan

Newsmakers October 15, 2019

Ken Fisher’s Lewd Comments Cost Him a Big Client

The State of Michigan Retirement Fund has severed ties with billionaire asset manager’s firm, yanking $600 million investment.

Risk March 1, 2019

Michigan Endowment Dips Toe into Crypto Pool

University reveals $3 million investment in cryptonetwork fund.

Risk October 23, 2018

Michigan Endowment Returns 10.7%

Board of regents approves new model portfolio for 2019 fiscal year.

Newsmakers May 11, 2018

University of Michigan Responds to Endowment Conflict of Interest Reports

University hires PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct internal audit.

Newsmakers October 24, 2017

University of Michigan Endowment Returns 13.8%

Long-term portfolio assets rise to $10.9 billion from $9.7 billion.

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