Posts by Shameer Karim

Market Commentary | Articles

Beyond the Primary Commitment: Considering Private Market Secondaries

As private markets mature and liquidity needs evolve, secondaries have moved from an opportunistic trade to a standing allocation and an important portfolio construction tool for many institutional...
Private Equity | Insights Blog

Under Allocating to Private Strategies Could Shortchange Your Mission

Three Considerations for Evaluating Your Exposure The ultimate goal for endowment portfolios is to achieve intergenerational equity, meaning the portfolio should provide a similar level of support to...
Investment Strategy | Insights Blog

Commonfund Holds Third Convening for Foundations that Support Higher Education

Last month, Commonfund hosted its third Commonfund Convenes event dedicated to advancement of investment knowledge for institutionally-related foundations (IRFs). The latest workshop focused...
Perspectives | Insights Blog

Commonfund Convenes: Foundations that Support Higher Education

Last month, Commonfund OCIO hosted an inaugural convening of institutionally-related foundations (IRFs) - foundations that are a separate entity and serve as administrative and often fundraising...