International / Global / Emerging Markets

International / Global / Emerging Markets
Southeast Plan Terminates Frontier Markets Mgrs., Makes Commitments

The plan eliminated a nearly $300 million frontier markets equity portfolio and made commitments of more than $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter.

02.01.21
Passive Equity
Windy City Plan Slates Passive Provider RFP; Axes GTAA Mgr.

Plan intends to approve an RFP for a index fund provider next month and terminated a global tactical asset allocation mandate at today’s meeting.

01.29.21
Asset Study/Review
Mid-Atlantic Plan Revamps Equity Portfolio

Plan made several manager changes to its equity portfolio as part of a transition conducted by its new general investment consultant.

01.29.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Northeast Plan Concludes International Equity Search

The plan approved a hire at today’s board meeting following an RFP issued in December 2019.

01.28.21
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Texas Plan Approves EME Search

A Texas pension plan approved a search for a second emerging markets equity manager at this week’s board meeting.

01.28.21
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Mid-Atlantic Plan Slates Int’l Small-Cap, EME Search

Plan intends to launch a search for emerging markets and international small-cap equity managers to handle allocations of up to 8% each.

01.27.21
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
Midwest Plan Conducting Int’l Small-Cap Mgr. Search; Approves Pacing Plans

A Midwestern pension plan is expected to hire an international small-cap equity manager following a structure review of the asset class.

01.27.21
People Moves
Columbia Threadneedle Names EMEA Head

She will lead regional sales and client service functions.

01.22.21
Asset Study/Review
New England University Updates Fixed-Income, Real Assets, Int’l Equity Portfolios

A university in New England made changes to its global fixed-income, real assets and international equity portfolios within its endowment in July and October.

01.21.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Southwest Plan Approves Global Equity Structure, Passive Mgr. Hire

A Southwestern pension plan approved a new global equity structure and a hired a manager to fill a new passive component at today’s meeting.

01.14.21