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King's president says funds invested in weapons manufacturers reduced to zero

University ‘will not act on other demands’ made to express support for Palestine

By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

On Thursday, July 11, the president of the University of King’s College (King's), William Lahey, put out a statement reiterating the university’s Responsible Investment Policy, and providing updated actions on divestment and disclosure, following months of demands received from students and alumni groups in solidarity with Palestine. He shared that the current market value of the King’s portfolio, run by TD Asset Management, sits just under $44 million...