International / Global / Emerging Markets

Micro-Cap
International Micro-Cap Offers World Of Opportunities

Institutional investors have long overlooked international micro-cap equity’s ability to drive alpha and its diversification benefits, according to investment managers involved in the space with strategies dating back decades.

09.23.21
Bank Loan
West Coast Plan Adds Bank Loan Strategy As Part Of A/A Changes

A plan based on the West Coast added a bank loan strategy as part of the adoption of a new asset allocation last month.

09.23.21
Industry News
First Sentier Names Senior Director

First Sentier Investors has hired a senior director to lead North American sales and client servicing for affiliate FSSA Investment Managers, an active emerging markets and Asia Pacific equity specialist.

09.23.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
New England University Invests In Int’l Equity Index Fund

A university in New England approved investing in an international equity index fund within its endowment at its investment committee meeting last month.

09.23.21
Equity
New England Plan Issues All-Cap, Equity Index RFPs

The plan is searching for active all-cap growth managers and passive equity managers.

09.20.21
Non-U.S. & Global Equity
New England Plan Swaps Int’l Growth Equity Mgrs.

The plan made a change in its international growth equity managers following an RFP process.

09.17.21
Private Equity
New England Plan Names PE FoF Finalists

The plan will look to invest in new funds offered by its incumbent managers.

09.16.21
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Texas Plan Restructures Int’l Equity Portfolio

The plan’s new international equity structure results in two manager hires.

09.16.21
Alternatives
Midwest Plan Eyes Defensive Equity RFP

A Midwestern pension plan will consider approving a defensive equity search at this month’s board meeting.

09.14.21
Real Assets
Illinois SURS Approves Commitments

The plan committed a total of $150 million to real assets and real estate funds at its meetings last week.

09.13.21