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Feb 01, 2012 - Carl Winfield

Nevada Seeks Private Equity

The Nevada Capital Investment Corporation is looking for a fund of funds manager to run an initial investment of $50 million for its regionally-targeted private equity program and up to $120 million in public equity for its Permanent School Fund.

Jan 31, 2012

Arizona Land Endowment Considers Asset Changes

The roughly $3 billion Arizona Permanent State Land Fund has received an asset allocation report from its consultant and will now consider its options.

Jan 31, 2012

German Foundation Eyes Equity Play

Volkswagenstiftung in Germany is looking for a manager to handle a EUR50 million equity mandate to invest in small- and mid-cap equity.

Jan 27, 2012

Edinburgh Studies Assets, Advisor Contract

Trustees for the endowment and general investment fund for the University of Edinburgh will look at asset diversification and renewal of advisor contracts at their next meeting on March 14.

Jan 25, 2012 - Mark Faro

New Mexico Plots Real Assets Push

The New Mexico State Investment Council, which oversees roughly $14 billion in public endowment funds, is planning a push into real assets and making more real estate investments.

Jan 25, 2012 - Mark Faro

Hedge Fund Searches To Accelerate

Following a year when nonprofits made few investments in hedge funds, search activity is expected to increase this year.

Nevada Seeks Private Equity

Arizona Land Endowment Considers Asset Changes

German Foundation Eyes Equity Play

Edinburgh Studies Assets, Advisor Contract

New Mexico Plots Real Assets Push

Hedge Fund Searches To Accelerate

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Nevada Seeks Private Equity
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 5:34 PM

The Nevada Capital Investment Corporation is looking for a fund of funds manager to run an initial investment of $50 million for its regionally-targeted private equity program and up to $120 million in public equity for its Permanent School Fund. Read More
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Arizona Land Endowment Considers Asset Changes
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 3:07 PM

The roughly $3 billion Arizona Permanent State Land Fund has received an asset allocation report from its consultant and will now consider its options. Read More
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German Foundation Eyes Equity Play
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:24 PM

Volkswagenstiftung in Germany is looking for a manager to handle a EUR50 million equity mandate to invest in small- and mid-cap equity. Read More
Fund Sponsors

Edinburgh Studies Assets, Advisor Contract
Friday, January 27, 2012 3:44 PM

Trustees for the endowment and general investment fund for the University of Edinburgh will look at asset diversification and renewal of advisor contracts at their next meeting on March 14. Read More
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Swiss Foundation Postpones Asset Review Results
Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:39 PM

GEMINI Sammelstiftung has postponed the completion of its triennial asset review for another couple of months. Read More
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Nonprofits Eye Small-Cap Equity
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:48 PM

Small-cap equity has long been a part of nearly every nonprofit’s portfolio, but some sub-sectors sectors, particularly international stocks, are becoming more attractive. Read More
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Hedge Fund Searches To Accelerate
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:42 PM

Following a year when nonprofits made few investments in hedge funds, search activity is expected to increase this year. Read More

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Nonprofits Eye Small-Cap Equity
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:48 PM

Small-cap equity has long been a part of nearly every nonprofit’s portfolio, but some sub-sectors sectors, particularly international stocks, are becoming more attractive. Read More
Feature: Trends

Hedge Fund Searches To Accelerate
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:42 PM

Following a year when nonprofits made few investments in hedge funds, search activity is expected to increase this year. Read More
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Hedge Funds Urged To Communicate
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:22 PM

As returns fall, hedge fund managers need to better articulate their value proposition, risk mitigation and performance expectations in order to maintain steady institutional investor commitment rates, according to SEI and Greenwich Associates fifth annual global study of the asset class. Read More
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Rhode Island Foundation Seeks Distressed Credit
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:21 PM

The $595 million Rhode Island Foundation is looking to add a distressed credit manager to diversify the portfolio. Read More
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Manager Hire Activity Slows Down In 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:06 AM

Endowments, foundations and hospitals hired fewer managers this year amid a tough market FEMM found in its new Foundation & Endowment Investment Analysis Report. Read More
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Consultants Forecast 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:56 AM

FEI has queried four consultants in the nonprofit space about their outlooks for next year. Read More
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Top Endowments Bet Heavy On Alternatives
Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:49 AM

The largest university endowments have been investing heavily invested in alternatives, with Yale University leading the way with an 81.6% allocation. Read More

CIO Searches
A roundup of foundation and endowment funds searching for new CIOs. Information includes the outgoing CIO, the headhunter used, and the reason for the search. To contribute, email Managing Editor Mark Faro at mfaro@iiintelligence.com or call +1-212-224-3287.

Search and Hire Directory
A listing of search and hire activity provided by iisearches. The accuracy of the information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed. The Potential category includes early notice of potential future activity and should not be considered as an ongoing search. For more information, including access to RFPs and contacts, please visit iisearches.com. To report manager hires and new searches, email iiSEARCHES Deputy Data Editor Jabez Grant at jgrant@iiintelligence.com or call +1 212 224 3936.

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