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GEM Expands Impact Investing Team with Two New Hires

GEM Expands Impact Investing Team with Two New Hires

GEM announced the addition of two new investment professionals to its impact investment team: Angelica Nikolausson joined as Managing Director, and Ann Eubank as Senior Associate.

The Returns Horse Race Has Begun — But Does Measuring Up Matter?

The Returns Horse Race Has Begun — But Does Measuring Up Matter?

As Matt Bank discussed with Institutional Investor, institutions should avoid the comparison game as endowment return season gets underway and focus instead on simply running their own race.

Largest OCIOs see scale as a friend. Others see an enemy.

Largest OCIOs see scale as a friend. Others see an enemy.

Many OCIOs remain divided on the issue of scale: some believe it is necessary for growth, others believe it can inhibit the search for alpha. Matt Bank shared his views with Pensions & Investments.

Could OCIO reporting standards bring light to opaque universe?

Could OCIO reporting standards bring light to opaque universe?

As part of Pensions & Investments’ OCIO Special Report, Matt Bank discussed how a crowded OCIO universe has presented challenges for institutions seeking to vet the right outsourced provider.

LPs prioritize performance to stick with top-quartile managers

LPs prioritize performance to stick with top-quartile managers

Matt Bank spoke to Pitchbook about how top-performing GPs will command the bulk of fundraising dollars as LPs prioritize investing with known managers.

Caroline Dallas Named a <em>2023 Woman to Watch</em> by the WSJ Pro Private Equity

Caroline Dallas Named a 2023 Woman to Watch by the WSJ Pro Private Equity

Caroline Dallas Named a 2023 Woman to Watch by the WSJ Pro Private Equity

Ivy League endowments face another rough year in 2024

Ivy League endowments face another rough year in 2024

As we head into 2024, Matt Bank discussed the potential role of public and private markets in endowment returns with Pitchbook.

Impact Q&A with Private Equity International

Impact Q&A with Private Equity International

In this Q&A with PEI, Brandon Zeigler discusses institutional investors’ appetite for impact investing and the benefits of partnering with an experienced impact team in pursuit of measurable outcomes.

Big University Endowments Hampered by Startup Write-Downs

Big University Endowments Hampered by Startup Write-Downs

Matt Bank spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the impacts of portfolio construction on the endowment returns of large universities amidst write-downs in their growth and VC investments.

Global Endowment Management Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Global Endowment Management Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

The firm announced the appointment of Dogan Perese as the new Chief Operating Officer. Dogan brings deep experience in investment operations and client service to the firm.

U.S. college endowments add inflation to worry list

U.S. college endowments add inflation to worry list

Matt Bank spoke to Pensions & Investments about the convergence of headwinds facing many higher-education institutions, and what that means for their risk appetite.

Investors’ needs for OCIO managers evolving amid volatility, tech changes

Investors’ needs for OCIO managers evolving amid volatility, tech changes

As Stephanie Lynch shared with Pensions & Investments, institutional investors' appetite for OCIO services is evolving, with increased demand for expanded service and support.

Venture-Fund Returns Show Worst Slump in More Than a Decade

Venture-Fund Returns Show Worst Slump in More Than a Decade

Jay Ripley spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the steep markdowns in venture capital valuations, noting that investors will need to be more selective about their allocations going forward.

Global Endowment Management deputy CIO expects market volatility to remain high

Global Endowment Management deputy CIO expects market volatility to remain high

Matt Bank discussed the growing list of concerns facing institutional investors with Pensions & Investments, including rising interest rates and the threat of recession.

Global Endowment Management Names Stephanie Lynch Next Managing Partner

Global Endowment Management Names Stephanie Lynch Next Managing Partner

GEM announced leadership changes in alignment with the firm's long-term vision & succession planning.

ESG Investing Trends for 2023

ESG Investing Trends for 2023

Meredith Heimburger shared her thoughts on impact investing with U.S. News & World Report, including why ESG continues to face headwinds and how impact investing creates opportunities for investors.

Global Endowment Management Adds Two Partners

Global Endowment Management Adds Two Partners

Matt Bank and Meredith Heimburger were promoted to Partner following excellent performance and dedication to the firm.

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