IPE Quest - A German pension fund has tendered a $100m (€78.5m) global emerging markets (GEM) government debt mandate using IPE Quest.

According to search QN1223, the pension fund is looking for an active core approach, using the JP Morgan Emerging Market Bond Index Global Diversified Investment Grade index as benchmark.

The mandate calls for a minimum tracking error (TE) of 2% and a maximum TE of 5%.

Interested asset managers should have at least $1bn in assets under management and a minimum four-year track record.

Interested parties should state performance, net of fees, to the end of 2011.

The closing date for applications is 29 February.

In a separate search (QN1222), a corporate pension fund based in Continental Europe has tendered a $20m CTA fund of funds mandate.

The global absolute return mandate aims to beat LIBOR plus 3%.

Asset managers should have at least $1bn in assets under management and a minimum three-year track record, with a five-year track record preferred.

Interested parties should state performance, net of fees, to the end of 2011.

The closing date for applications is 31 January.


The IPE.com news team is unable to answer any further questions about IPE Quest tender notices to protect the interests of clients conducting the search. To obtain information directly from IPE Quest, please contact Jayna Vishram on +44 (0) 20 3465 9330 or email jayna.vishram@ipe-quest.com.