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title: Watertown Retirement System Selects ABS for Emerging Markets Equity Search
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# [Watertown Retirement System Selects ABS for Emerging Markets Equity Search](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/watertown-retirement-system-selects-abs-for-emerging-markets-equity-search)

 Written by [Helen Bascom, Marketing Associate](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/author/helen-bascom-marketing-associate) | December 15, 2023

The Watertown Contributory Retirement System has selected ABS for the Emerging Markets Equity Search, according to minutes from the September 20th Board meeting. 

$6.5 million will be allocated to the ABS strategy.

As of September 30, 2023, the $243 million pension fund allocates 18.8% to international equity with a target of 16.5%. 

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