Twenty years ago we launched Emerging Manager Monthly with the stated goal of bringing emerging managers onto the front page. That focus continues to this day.
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas and Employees Retirement System of Texas will host their annual virtual emerging manager event on Feb. 10. The event will feature allocator/manager meetings that this year are being scheduled using an algorithm designed to match interests.
The plan is looking to allocate up to $250 million to emerging managers.
Boutique asset managers continue to offer outperformance opportunities where index concentration is not as persistent, new research from Xponance shows.
The interesting thing about the emerging manager space is how many individuals and firms come in and out of the space.
Asset Growth, New Programs Come From Familiar Institutions
This time of year always brings a unique perspective, so I would like to take some time to give EMM a performance review and set some goals for 2026.
The New York City Retirement Systems increased their investments in diverse managers by more than $3 billion and emerging managers by nearly the same amount in fiscal year 2025.
Canvas Prime has launched to focus on fintech and digital health companies.
The “picks and shovels” strategy harkens back to the days of the California Gold Rush when merchants who sold essential tools like picks and shovels to miners saw consistent profits while many prospectors went belly up.
The announcement of the finalists in our annual Emerging Manager Awards.