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Clare College: Seeking Investment Opportunity in a Financial Crisis
Viceira, Luis M.; Chambers, David; Dimson, ElroyCase HBS-216015-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church College
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Segel, Arthur I; Steiner, EvaCase HBS-216086-EFinanceThe case centers on Christ Church's Treasurer, James Lawrie, who is contemplating his options for investing a portion of the College's endowment in real estate. Approximately 1/3 of the total $690 million endowment was allocated towards real estate, much higher than the typical 4% allocation by his American counterparts. Differing from many US endowments, real estate has remained a vital part of the Christ Church endowment since its founding in t...Starting at €8.20
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Thomas Cook Group: Do Insiders or Outsiders Make Better CEOs?
Wiboon Kittilaksanawong; Kinley BidhaCase IVEY-W25320-EStrategyIn September 2019, Thomas Cook Group Plc (Thomas Cook), an iconic 178-year-old travel company based in London, United Kingdom, ceased its business after a failed negotiation to fund its huge debt of £1.7 billion (US$2.25 billion). The collapse caused abouStarting at €8.20
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Models of Endowment Management: King's College, Cambridge
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Viceira, Luis M.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-216023-EFinanceOne of the University of Cambridge's Colleges evaluates different asset management options for its endowment fund. The King's College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge in the UK, had most of its endowment invested in equity index funds. Its committee was to discuss whether they should overhaul their investment strategy. The college had three options. One was to invest in a new pooled fund created by the University, i...Starting at €8.20