QUALITY-FOCUSED MANAGER APPOINTED TO GLOBAL EQUITY ALPHA FUND

Posted on June 2nd, 2026

Following a robust procurement process, Border to Coast has appointed AllianceBernstein to manage a sleeve within its £4.9bn [1] Global Equity Alpha Fund (GEA).

The appointment reflects Border to Coast’s aim to strengthen the fund through the addition of a new quality-focused manager, enhancing the potential for strong long-term outcomes on behalf of LGPS Partner Funds.

AllianceBernstein, a leading investment management firm with £670bn in client assets under management [2], will manage a sleeve of the GEA fund with a focus on actively managed, high conviction equity selection. The firm joins NinetyOne, Baillie Gifford, Jennison Associates, and Harris Associates in supporting the GEA fund, which was launched in 2019.

The fund combines complementary external managers to build a balanced portfolio of global listed equities, targeting outperformance of the MSCI ACWI by 2% a year over rolling five-year periods.

Notes

AllianceBernstein L.P.(AB), is a leading investment management firm with £670 billion in client assets under management as of April 30, 2026. AB provides high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail investors in major global markets. AB’s investment capabilities span a wide range of asset classes, investment styles, and geographic markets. These include: Luxembourg-domiciled global, regional, and sector equity funds; multi-asset and alternative funds; and fixed-income strategies covering the full risk/return spectrum.

[1] As at 31 March 2025

[2] As at 30 April 2026

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