Under the partnership, both the firms will launch three new CIT funds designed for qualified retirement plans looking for global equity diversification.

The new funds will offer qualified plan sponsors and retirement plans with a new way of accessing AGF’s investment managers.

The suite of CIT fund offerings include AGF Global Core Equity Collective Fund, AGF Emerging Markets Focused Equity Collective Fund, AGF Global Resources Collective Fund.

AGFA vice president, head of US distribution Thomas Clancy said, "We are confident that SEI’s team can implement and support our recommended investment strategies as we build our business in the US defined contribution market."

SEI’s suite of CIT services include trustee and investment management services, accounting, administration, transfer agent, plan-level servicing, and retirement platform relationship management.