Alternatives

International / Global / Emerging Markets
Michigan Plan Slates Non-U.S. Equity Mgr. Interviews, U.S. Equity and HY Fixed-Income Search Review

A Michigan pension plan will interview several firms as part of proposed changes to its international equity portfolio and expects to review search presentations in the domestic large-cap equity and high-yield fixed-income spaces next month.

05.29.20
Private Equity
Virginia Plan Reviews Private Equity Pacing Plan

A Virginia pension plan will hear private equity recommendations later this year as part of a pacing plan reviewed this week.

05.29.20
Credit/Private Debt
Mid-Atlantic County Makes Private Credit Commitment

A Mid-Atlantic county plan made a private credit commitment at yesterday’s meeting.

05.29.20
Hedge Funds
Great Lakes Plan Slates Global L/S Mgr. Interviews, Eyes Credit

A Great Lakes pension plan will interview two managers to potentially run a global long/short hedged equity allocation next month, with private credit also on the horizon.

05.29.20
Alternatives
Texas Plan Approves Alternatives Commitment

A Texas plan approved an alternatives commitment at its board meeting yesterday.

05.29.20
Alternatives
Florida P&F Plan Eyes Private Market Opportunities, Makes PE Commitment

A police and fire plan in Florida will receive information on “compelling” private market opportunities next month.

05.28.20
Absolute Return
West Coast Plan To Discuss Absolute Return Replacement Options

A West Coast plan will discuss how to replace a terminated absolute return manager next week.

05.28.20
Industry News
Institutions Turn To Private Investments And ESG In Challenging Environment: Survey

Seven in 10 institutional investors say private asset returns are worth the risk.

05.27.20
Domestic Equity
Mid-Atlantic Plan Terminates AJO; Makes PE Commitment

A Mid-Atlantic pension plan terminated domestic equity manager AJO last month.

05.27.20
MRI/Social Investments
Mid-Atlantic University Halts New Private Investments Focused On Fossil Fuels

A Mid-Atlantic-based university halted new private investments focused on fossil fuels while also growing its investments in alternative energy technologies last week.

05.27.20