Private Equity

Hedge Funds

Midwest Plan Begins Volatility Risk Premium Mgr. Search

A pension fund in the Midwest has issued a volatility risk premium RFP after approving the search last week.

10.26.20

Private Equity

Conn. Plan Makes PE Commitments; To Pick Up Emerging Markets Small-Cap Search

The pension fund committed up to $15 million total to two funds and also discussed a work plan for its traditional assets, opportunistic debt, real estate and hedge fund allocations at a meeting today.

10.23.20

Private Equity

Texas Plan Adds Private Equity Commitment

A Texas-based pension plan added a private equity commitment of up to $6 million at this week’s board meeting.

10.23.20

Alternatives

Northeast Trust Seeking Private Markets Managers

A trust fund in the Northeast has begun a search for private markets managers to handle up to 15% of total assets.

10.22.20

Small-Cap

Northeast Plan Taps EARNEST In U.S. Small-Cap Search

A Northeastern pension plan made a hire in its search to replace domestic small-cap value equity manager Fisher Investments.

10.22.20

Non-U.S. & Global Fixed-Income

Texas Plan Swaps Emerging Market Debt Selection

A Texas-based pension plan opted for a new manager to fill its maiden emerging market debt allocation after significant changes at last month’s original selection.

10.22.20

Asset Study/Review

Western College Changes Outsourced CIOs; Updates A/A

A college in the West hired a new outsourced cio provider to handle its endowment in July.

10.22.20

Alternatives

Midwest University Discloses Private Commitments

A university in the Midwest disclosed follow-on commitments to venture capital and private equity managers between March and May.

10.22.20

Private Equity

Illinois Plan Makes PE Commitments

The plan is expanding its current diverse private equity manager portfolio and also increasing its co-investment exposure.