Alternatives

Hedge Funds
Midwest Plan Begins Volatility Risk Premium Mgr. Search

A pension fund in the Midwest has issued a volatility risk premium RFP after approving the search last week.

10.26.20
Private Equity
Conn. Plan Makes PE Commitments; To Pick Up Emerging Markets Small-Cap Search

The pension fund committed up to $15 million total to two funds and also discussed a work plan for its traditional assets, opportunistic debt, real estate and hedge fund allocations at a meeting today.

10.23.20
International / Global / Emerging Markets
New England Plan Hires 2 For International Equity Mandate

A New England pension plan hired two firms to replace an international value equity mandate with LSV Asset Management.

10.23.20
Private Equity
Texas Plan Adds Private Equity Commitment

A Texas-based pension plan added a private equity commitment of up to $6 million at this week’s board meeting.

10.23.20
Alternatives
Northeast Trust Seeking Private Markets Managers

A trust fund in the Northeast has begun a search for private markets managers to handle up to 15% of total assets.

10.22.20
Alternatives
Midwest Police Plan Nabs Two Private Commitments

A Midwestern police plan made two private commitments as part of its pacing plan.

10.22.20
Industry News
Sun Life To Acquire Crescent Capital Group

The acquisition will expand Sun Life’s alternative credit solutions, the firm said.

10.22.20
Small-Cap
Northeast Plan Taps EARNEST In U.S. Small-Cap Search

A Northeastern pension plan made a hire in its search to replace domestic small-cap value equity manager Fisher Investments.

10.22.20
Non-U.S. & Global Fixed-Income
Texas Plan Swaps Emerging Market Debt Selection

A Texas-based pension plan opted for a new manager to fill its maiden emerging market debt allocation after significant changes at last month’s original selection.

10.22.20
Industry News
Midwest University Searching For Staff To Launch Impact Fund

A university in the Midwest is looking to hire a manager to help launch an impact fund.

10.22.20