Domestic Equity
The plan replaced two existing managers in the fourth quarter due to underperformance.
The retirement system approved the search at its February board meeting.
The pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion by the federal government, which plans to investigate whether DEI initiatives at several large universities and foundations are illegal, alongside several state governments has left some nonprofit institutions questioning their mission.
The manager change follows a search presentation from the retirement fund’s consultant last month.
An RFP was issued last February for a total allocation between $90 million and $180 million.
The plan also hired an active domestic large-cap core equity manager at today’s board meeting.
The retirement system approved a private equity fund-of-funds commitment to an existing manager relationship at yesterday’s board meeting.
The plan hired one new manager and retained one incumbent today.
The plan’s existing large-cap growth manager had underperformed.
The pension plan will conduct domestic large-cap and small-cap equity manager searches this year.