Alternatives

Industry News
Investment Manager Acquires ESG Advisory

Private equity firm makes deal to build ESG proficiency

12.23.20
Private Equity
Texas Plan Bolsters Private Equity Portfolio

Plan added a $5.25 million commitment to a venture capital fund-of-funds earlier this month.

12.22.20
Private Equity
Northeast Transportation Plan Makes PE Commitments

The plan made two commitments totaling $25 million with existing managers.

12.22.20
Searches And Hires
New England University Adds Global Equity, Hedge Fund Mgrs.

A university in New England approved adding new global equity and hedge fund managers to its endowment at its investment subcommittee meeting last month.

12.22.20
Credit/Private Debt
Midwest Fund Approves Credit Commitments

A fund in the Midwest approved two credit commitments at its December board meeting in a shake-up of its fixed-income portfolio.

12.22.20
Absolute Return
Midwest Plan Posts Absolute Return Products Search

A Midwestern employees’ pension plan has launched a search for absolute return investment strategies.

12.21.20
Searches And Hires
West Coast Plan Slates Credit, Bank Loan Searches

Plan will seek private credit portfolio manager and syndicated bank loan managers in the first quarter.

12.21.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest Plan Taps Consultant For Consolidated Services

The pension plan will consolidate its general investment consulting and strategic alternatives consulting roles into a single relationship.

12.18.20
Alternatives
Windy City Plan Scraps Alternatives Mgr.

A Chicago annuity plan has terminated an $18 million liquid alternatives mandate.

12.17.20
Private Equity
Mid-Atlantic Plan Considering Two Firms For Custom PE Mandate

A plan in the Mid-Atlantic region is considering two firms to handle a custom private equity program mandate and hopes to hire one by the end of January.

12.17.20