International / Global / Emerging Markets
Calif. Pension Terminates Global Equity Emerging Manager

The plan was notified of a manager termination as well as two redemptions at its Sept. 11 board of investments meeting.

09.17.24
People Moves
Verus President Departing

Shelly Heier, president of investment consultant Verus, will depart the firm effective Sept. 30.

09.16.24
Passive Equity
Pacific Northwest Pension Begins Passive Equity Search

Mandates include global, U.S., non-U.S., emerging markets, customized funds, factor or risk-based indices and underlying components of target date funds.

09.16.24
People Moves
King Street Adds Partner

He will focus on the infrastructure, utility, power, energy and related sectors across the capital structure.

09.16.24
Industry News
Ares Closes Fourth Opportunistic RE Fund

The firm raised more than $3.3 billion for its latest opportunistic real estate strategy.

09.16.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Western County Hires Investment Manager

The selected firm will service the county’s investment portfolio and the county school district’s general and bond portfolios.

09.13.24
Surveys/Studies
Majority Of LPs Plan To Increase Alts Allocations: Survey

The “overwhelming majority” of LP participants in a recent survey planned to either increase or maintain their allocation to alternative investments in the next year.

09.13.24
People Moves
MPowered Taps Capital Formation Head

The new hire will focus on deepening and expanding the firm’s relationships with existing and prospective institutional investors and consultants.

09.13.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Pension Approves OCIO Hire

The plan has transitioned away from a general investment consultant relationship.

09.13.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Calif. City Hires Firm For Investment Mgmt., Advisory

The city issued an RFP for its investment portfolio, which was previously handled by the director of finance.

09.12.24