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In Defense of the Endowment Model, Rightly Understood

In Defense of the Endowment Model, Rightly Understood

The first of Deputy CIO Matt Bank’s new series, The Long View, reaffirms GEM’s belief that the Endowment Model – in the right hands, for the right institutions – remains a compelling means of achieving risk-adjusted returns.

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.

Ten Mistakes in Investment Policy Development

Ten Mistakes in Investment Policy Development

An effective Investment Policy Statement should support good governance and the unique needs of your institution. Our whitepaper explores common pitfalls in investment policy development and offers guidance on how to get it right.

Thought leadership

In Defense of the Endowment Model, Rightly Understood

In Defense of the Endowment Model, Rightly Understood

The first of Deputy CIO Matt Bank’s new series, The Long View, reaffirms GEM’s belief that the Endowment Model – in the right hands, for the right institutions – remains a compelling means of achieving risk-adjusted returns.

Ten Mistakes in Investment Policy Development

Ten Mistakes in Investment Policy Development

An effective Investment Policy Statement should support good governance and the unique needs of your institution. Our whitepaper explores common pitfalls in investment policy development and offers guidance on how to get it right.

GEM Private Pacing Methodology

GEM Private Pacing Methodology

Sourcing and manager selection typically get top billing in conversations around private investments, but one underappreciated aspect of a successful private allocation—explored in our recent whitepaper—is the art of pacing commitments to ensure appropriate portfolio allocation.

Case studies

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.

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