Type: Press

TIFF was named as a finalist for the 2023 Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Industry Innovation Awards in the OCIO category.

Since 2010, Chief Investment Officer, an ISS Media brand, has been recognizing institutional asset owners and the asset managers and consultants who serve them with its annual Industry Innovation Awards.

Nominations are called for in September and finalists, selected by CIO’s editorial staff, are announced in October. All finalists fill out an application for the awards. There is no fee to participate.

For asset owners, winners are selected by a panel of industry judges and CIO editorial staff. Winners are announced at the annual Industry Innovation Awards Dinner in New York City in December.

Kane Brenan, CEO of TIFF Investment Management, emphasizes the ongoing debate surrounding the performance of private equity strategies, suggesting that some investors are questioning whether the glory days of private equity are a thing of the past. Brenan underscores the importance of institutions selecting the right managers and hints that underwhelming results may prompt endowments to re-evaluate to find the most qualified managers.

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Kane Brenan, CEO of TIFF Investment Management, believes that the search activity for OCIOs has increased, and agrees with the notion that the hiring process has become easier with the assistance of third-party search consultants who streamline the evaluation and selection process for organizations seeking OCIO partners by providing clarity on investment approach, historical results, and fee transparency.

Read the full article: Demand growing, but searching and hiring not necessarily easier

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Kane Brenan, CEO of TIFF Investment Management, highlighted in the July 17, 2023 issue of Pensions & Investments that ongoing market volatility and the complexity of investment portfolios are driving increased demand for outsourced chief investment officers (OCIOs), with asset owners turning to OCIOs for professional expertise in managing their investments, as well as for support in diversifying their portfolios and accessing specialized strategies.

Read the full article: Volatility, complex markets buoy OCIO

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute an offer or advertisement of TIFF’s investment advisory services or investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

Elizabeth Warren, Director of Member Strategy at TIFF, sat down with FundFire to discuss why institutional investors should continue to make their annual allocations in private markets despite concerns about liquidity, as historical data suggests that such investments can lead to significant returns during crises due to decreased competition and access to high-quality managers.

Watch the interview: Institutional Investors Should Increase Private Market Allocations

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute an offer or advertisement of TIFF’s investment advisory services or investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.