International / Global / Emerging Markets

Southern Plan Concludes Global Value Equity Mgr. Search; Adds RE Commitment

Global value hire will replace the plan’s existing passive global core equity mandate with Northern Trust Asset Management.

04.29.22

Asset Study/Review

Conn. Plan Tweaks A/A; Taps Emerging Markets Small-Cap Candidates

The plan approved eliminating its global asset allocation target and folding a China equity target into its broader emerging markets equity allocation at its board meeting today.

04.29.22

International / Global / Emerging Markets

Florida Plans Concerned With Int’l Value Mgr.

The international value manager has underperformed its benchmark, prompting discussions of a replacement search for two Florida city plans.

04.29.22

ESG

Church Pension Recommends Adding Companies To Divestment List

A pension board affiliated with a major church is recommending the denomination add several energy companies to its divestment/proscription list due to involvement in environmental issues.

04.28.22

Searches And Hires

Midwest Plan To Launch Int’l Equity, REIT Mgr. Searches

The searches will go live on May 2.

04.25.22

Cash/Currency

Northwest State Plan Hires Cash Overlay Mgr.; Bolsters PE Portfolio

The plan replaced the cash overlay provider for its Commingled Trust Fund and approved two private equity commitments yesterday.

04.22.22

International / Global / Emerging Markets

Calif. County Names EME Finalists

Plan staff and general investment consultant Verus will conduct on-site due diligence of the four firms.